After years of effort, in this session Augusta finally delivered a significant tax reform package. Legislators and the Governor alike deserve a round of applause. Working together - and with many constituencies from across the political spectrum - law makers have crafted a compromise that will help Maine and Maine people.
Perhaps like any compromise, the package has been criticized from many points of view. And while not every provision will please everyone, the package signed by the Governor achieves two important objectives. First, it will reduce the total amount of taxes paid by Mainers, directing tax relief to almost 90% of a....