Title

"Politics and Other Mistakes" piece on the state budget debate, noting that Gov.

Authors

Al Diamon

Source

Portland Phoenix

Date

4-22-2005

Pages

8

Abstract

"Politics and Other Mistakes" piece on the state budget debate, noting that Gov. John Baldacci's new budget exceeds the cap on state spending included in LD 1, which was signed into law in January. Since there is no penalty for exceeding spending limits as written, such a spending cap should instead be made part of the state Constitution. May Adams, organizer for the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, is working to put a strict spending cap on next year's ballot.

Subjects

Budget Maine

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