Tax committee extends attorney credit, tasks court/designee to define ‘underserved’ areas The committee agreed to extend an existing access‑to‑justice tax credit for one year and asked the court (or its designee) to recommend a statutory definition and list of underserved areas, comment on incentive levels and suggest eligible counts. Debate centered on metrics, PDS/pro bono hour thresholds and whether county‑level metrics would misclassify need.

Maine's tax committee is taking bold steps to attract new attorneys to underserved areas with a proposed $18,000 tax credit, but crucial questions about eligibility metrics linger.

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State establishes Climate Superfund for adaptation projects and environmental justice The new Climate Superfund supports climate adaptation projects targeting underserved communities.

Maine's groundbreaking Climate Superfund is set to empower underserved communities through vital climate adaptation projects!

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Maine legislators approve $18K tax credit for attorneys in underserved areas New bill incentivizes attorneys to practice in underserved regions for five years.

Maine's groundbreaking Senate Bill 1491 is set to revolutionize access to legal services with an $18,000 tax credit for attorneys willing to serve underserved communities!

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