Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
February 17, 2015

LePage’s ‘flood’ of charitable giving from income tax cut is disputed

National data don’t support the governor’s claim that lower income tax rates lead to more donations.
Published
February 11, 2015

LePage stresses income tax cut as tax tour hits Westbrook

Touting his complex proposal in a town hall meeting, the governor says the income tax cut would boost economic activity and business investment.
Published
February 10, 2015

LePage heading to Westbrook for tax and budget talk with residents

The governor is pushing a complex tax change as part of his $6.3 billion budget that would have far-reaching effects for Mainers.
Published
February 10, 2015

Maine lawmakers propose emergency funding for county jails

Gov. Paul LePage has refused allocate $2.5 million to five jails that are running deficits.
Published
February 10, 2015

Summer camp directors fear impact of LePage plan to tax nonprofits

Operators with high-value property worry they may have to close or cut back if the idea is approved, citing tight finances.
Published
February 5, 2015

LePage following Republican governors’ national strategy

‘Prosperity’ rhetoric is framing the tax reform pitch of more than a dozen GOP governors.
Published
February 3, 2015

Gov. LePage: Follow my lead to get on ‘pathway to prosperity’

In his State of the State address to legislators, he seeks allies in making ‘hard decisions’ on his budget and tax ideas to benefit Mainers.
Published
February 3, 2015

Senate installs LePage’s pick for budget chief

Richard Rosen of Bucksport receives a unanimous confirmation vote to become Maine’s finance commissioner.
Published
January 30, 2015

Local leaders, legislators meet on proposed revenue sharing cuts

“We’ve trimmed back (spending) as much as we can,” one selectwoman said, exemplifying the opinion of her peers.
Published
January 29, 2015

LePage appointee to utilities commission gets unanimous nod from Maine Senate

Carlisle McLean will serve a four-year term on the Maine Public Utilities Commission.