Wealth-Tax Fever Is Spreading to Less-Wealthy States Small-market Maine becomes the latest state to try to raise revenue by hiking income taxes on its highest-earning residents.

“If I can take care of my family, send my kids to college, leave something for them for the hard work I have done…why not help others? People who have a lot should be able to give a little more. Simple as that.”

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At Least 88 Profitable U.S. Corporations Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2025 At least 88 of the largest corporations in America paid $0 in federal income tax for 2025. Corporate tax avoidance has increased at least in part due to President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” ...

Yesterday millions of hard-working families paid more in taxes than 88 of America's largest corporations. The money those rich coporations pocketed from Trump's tax breaks last year were enough to eliminate hunger in America.

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Washington Post’s attack on Maine’s millionaire tax ignores the facts • Maine Morning Star Mainers don’t take kindly to outsiders telling us what to do. The Washington Post’s editorial attacking Maine’s new millionaire tax is no exception. Misdirected and devoid of facts, the editorial boar...

You'd never guess WaPo was owned by an ultra-billionaire tax dodger when the ed board says things like "the rich already pay more than their fair share." 🤔 They also weighed in on ME's millionaire tax with some equally weak sauce. MECEP clapped back. #TaxTheRich

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For too long, our tax code asked the most of those with the least. Today, that changes. In a historic move for tax fairness in Maine, Governor Mills just signed a millionaire tax into law as part of the state's supplemental budget. #mepolitics

What’s in the 2026 supplemental budget package - MECEP The budget makes a big step forward through the creation of a “millionaire tax," but significant unmet needs remain.

The proposed supplemental budget makes a big step forward in tax fairness through the creation of a “millionaire tax" and funds many important priorities, but significant unmet needs remain. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/whats-i...

2/2 ➡️ Special thanks to @mattieformaine.bsky.social and @speakerfecteau.bsky.social, and Rep. Cheryl Golek who sponsored the original millionaire tax policy and fought hard to get it passed! #mepolitics

Janet Mills says she approves of ‘millionaire’s tax’ approved by Maine budget panel Democratic lawmakers on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs voted to move forward with Maine's supplemental budget early Wednesday morning.

1/2 ➡️ Mainers want a fairer tax system, and they want that money invested in their kids and communities. Maine's budget committee delivered on that promise. There are votes to come, but this is a great moment for tax fairness. #mepolitics www.pressherald.com/2026/04/02/j...

IRS data shows Maine is gaining residents from so-called “low tax” states - MECEP Maine is gaining residents from lower-tax states, including high earners, while losing relatively few, mostly to warmer climates.

The latest IRS migration data shows what we already know: people move for jobs, family, housing, and quality of life. Taxes barely register. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/irs-dat...

Taxation in Maine needs to follow the money | Opinion Tax the rich! They're asking us to.

"If Maine could be persuaded about what it has, uniquely, and could begin to believe and appreciate what people who can (really) pay are willing to pay to live here and spend time here... perhaps the state wouldn’t sweat the academic question of “tax flight.” Perhaps we could get real."
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Hospital pricing bill could save Mainers $200 million over 5 years - MECEP The law would also make sure more money goes to basic and mental health care, so it’s easier for people to see a doctor and stay out of the hospital.

New from @jamesxmyall.bsky.social: LD 2196 would be an important step to getting health care costs under control. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/hospita...

Nurses and plumbers shouldn’t pay the same tax rate as multi-millionaires. LD 229 and LD 1089 change that. - MECEP Maine’s tax code currently asks more of families with middle income than it does of the wealthiest residents.

Right now in Maine, nurses and plumbers face the same top income tax rate as millionaires. These two bills would make Maine’s tax system fairer, more sustainable, and better aligned with the needs of working families and small businesses. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/nurses-...

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NOTE: Maine AllCare and Maine Center for Economic Policy are independent, non-partisan organizations not affiliated with any candidate or political party.

3/17 The five Maine state legislators who voted last week against a bill that would create a state-level a backstop for SNAP benefits if the White House withholds them again collectively represent 12,000 SNAP beneficiaries who rely on a combined $2 million in benefits each month #maine #MEpolitics

Immigration operations cost Maine’s economy millions - MECEP The surge in activity by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in late January likely cost local economies millions of dollars in lost economic activity.

ICE's "Operation Catch of the Day" cost Mainers, businesses, and our economy millions of dollars. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/immigra...

6 ways President Trump is shaping Maine’s economy in his first year - MECEP After one year in office, the effects of President Trump’s economic policies are beginning to show in state data.

Fewer Mainers have jobs. Wage growth slowed. Canadians stopped visiting. After one year in office, the effects of President Trump’s economic policies are beginning to show in state data. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/6-ways-...

Lawmakers can seize the opportunity to raise revenue for important priorities - MECEP These three bills could pave the way and altogether would raise over $200 million.

The answer is clear: stop asking for more from working Mainers and ask more of those who have the most. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/lawmake...

As Mainers struggle, State gives away millions in new business tax breaks - MECEP These giveaways prioritize corporate interests over everyday Mainers, undermining trust and leaving vital public services underfunded.

While lawmakers cut or underfund services like free community college and eviction prevention, they approved millions in new and expanded tax breaks for wealthy businesses. This is government-sanctioned, institutionalized inequality. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/as-main...

Opinion: The affordability ‘crisis’ is about inequality and insecurity "This affordability crisis is not about inflation charts or quarterly wage data. It’s about a 50-year erosion of economic security and the anger and grievance it produced."

The affordability crisis isn't a hoax, and it's not about last quarter's wage data. It's about decades of upward wealth redistribution.

Our President & CEO Garrett Martin on what's really happening — and how we fix it:

“The time to do something is now, and the impacts of the expiring of these enhanced tax credits is really being felt by families right as we speak.” - AARP Health Advocacy VP Megan O’Reilly #mepolitics

$360 million a year. That’s the price tag if Maine fully conforms to HR 1. $240 million goes straight to big corporations. Only 2% of workers benefit from tax-free tips and 5% from tax-free overtime.

Maine shouldn’t repeat Washington’s tax policy mistakes. We can chart our own path. #mepolitics

No tax on tips or overtime does little to actually help workers.

Trump’s attacks on Canadians are hurting Maine’s border economies - MECEP New MECEP analysis of federal and state data shows the number of Canadians visiting Maine has plummeted since President Trump’s inauguration and as a result economic activity in Maine’s border communi...

Trump picks fights with Canada — Maine pays the price.

📉 750,000 fewer border crossings from Canada
📉 Retail sales down 3.3% in border regions
📉 Restaurant & lodging sales down nearly 5%

Small towns along the border can’t absorb losses like this. #tariffs #tradewar #mepolitics

State of Working Maine 2025: Strengthening Economic Opportunity in Rural Communities and Beyond - MECEP Economic opportunity in Maine is not an inevitable result of rural geography, but a consequence of policy choices.

Hot off the press, State of Working Maine 2025 shows Maine's economic future isn't about geography — it's about policy choices. Check out the report including worker stories and join us for a Lunch & Learn on January 15 to learn more!

The "Big Beautiful Bill" only provides big, beautiful tax cuts for the ultra rich. More than a new Subaru's worth!

#BigUglyBill #TaxFairness

Employment Opportunities - MECEP Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) seeks a Policy Analyst to help build a fairer tax system, secure the resources needed for strong communities, and ensure all Mainers have a fair shot at a good...

We're hiring! The Maine Center for Economic Policy is looking for a Policy Analyst to to help build a fairer tax system, secure the resources needed for strong communities, and ensure all Mainers have a fair shot at a good life. FMI >> mecep.org/employment/

As Congress begins health care debate, Mainers grapple with insurance price hikes • Maine Morning Star Arundel resident Emily Ingwersen is looking at an increase of $1,400 per month to continue her family’s health insurance coverage next year if the tax credit they receive isn’t extended by Congress.  ...

Do YOU have a spare $1,400 in your monthly budget? Because that's what tens of thousands of middle-income Mainers are now being asked to shell out because Congress didn't extend the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credit. Are you one of them?

#EPTC #ACA #HealthCareHeist

Maine’s opportunity to lead on clean energy and good jobs - MECEP With the federal government in gridlock, Maine must continue to lead toward creating good jobs while building out renewable energy infrastructure.

With the federal government in gridlock, Maine must continue to lead toward creating good jobs while building out renewable energy infrastructure. #mepolitics www.mecep.org/blog/maines-...

Join us TOMORROW, Nov 5 for a lunchtime webinar on the moral and economic case for land return in Maine. Featuring special guests sharing their perspective as Wabanaki citizens and leaders — and as people working to make land return a reality. Register here: bit.ly/sovereignty-... #mepolitics