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Americans for Prosperity – Maine Hosts Rally for Economic Freedom
Augusta – Americans for Prosperity Maine hosted a Rally for Economic Freedom today at the Maine State Capitol Plaza. The event was held to highlight bills before the Legislature that could undermine or diminish economic freedom in the state. “We were pleased to organize this rally that enabled fellow activists from all over Maine to [...]
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY RELEASES TAX REFORM PROPOSAL
Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s largest grassroots advocate for economic freedom, filed a detailed proposal with the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees to assist Chairmen Baucus and Camp in their goal of comprehensive tax reform. AFP’s proposal coincides with Tax Day, the deadline the IRS traditionally imposes on individuals to [...]
Americans for Prosperity Maine Expresses Opposition to Medicaid Expansion Bill
Augusta – Americans for Prosperity Maine is announcing their opposition today to a bill that would expand Medicaid in the state. The expansion would come as part of a “deal” wherein the federal government would pay for some of the coverage under the Affordable Care Act. “The federal government has a bad track record when [...]
Maine charter school bills called ‘death by cuts’
By Noel K. Gallagher AUGUSTA — State Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen said Monday proposed legislation which would cut school districts’ payments to Maine charter schools is a direct attack on charter schools in general. “If making it impossible for charter schools to succeed in Maine is indeed the intent of the three bills, I would [...]
Right-to-Work Bill Gets Harsh Hearing Despite Economic Benefits
By S.E. Robinson AUGUSTA – Maine lawmakers heard testimony on Monday concerning Right-to-Work legislation that would make labor union membership voluntary for Maine workers. While proponents of the bill point to the economic benefits other states have seen after passing similar laws, union leaders and pro-union Democrats are not convinced. “This proposal is inspired by [...]
