question 2 2016
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PublishedNovember 4, 2016
A no vote on Question 2 should improve education equity in Maine
What the state's Question 2 proponents wish for and what we will get are two different things.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2016
Millions pouring into campaigns for and against Maine ballot questions
Among the major donors seeking to influence voters are the National Education Association, the National Rifle Association and a Virginia health policy group.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2016
LePage says 2 leaders of effort to raise Maine’s minimum wage should be jailed
It's their punishment for pushing an increase that would hurt the elderly, the governor says as he urges voters to reject referendum Questions 1 through 5 on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2016
Commentary: ‘Yes’ on Question 2 would help education, now that Legislature has failed mandate
Lawmakers haven't spent what voters demanded for school support, and now is the time to insist on more.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Report: Education tax on wealthy Mainers will damage state economy
The report by a conservative think tank warns of negative impact on schools, businesses.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2016
Commentary: Question 2 sabotages Maine’s economy, ultimately hurting education
The referendum question would depress growth and raise less overall tax revenue, not more.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2016
Maine will have 2nd highest top tax rate in U.S. if Question 2 passes
If voters approve Question 2, households with incomes of more than $200,000 would pay the second-highest tax rate in the nation, which would raise $159 million for schools.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2016
Ballots go out as absentee voting gets more popular in Maine
Municipal clerks in southern and central Maine report steady demand for absentee ballots in this presidential election year.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2016
Support for tax to fund education splits along party lines in survey
But those in favor of requiring wealthy earners to pay more hold a distinct advantage – 60 percent.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2016
Letter to the editor: Maine voters should reject costly Question 2
Re: “Maine Voices: Maine Children’s Alliance supports Stand Up for Students question” (July 15): The real name of statewide referendum Question 2 is “An Act To Establish the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education.” If only more money could help education. What is the definition of doing the same thing over and […]