Title
Article on Governor John Baldacci and Maine's Democratic lawmakers, pointing out
Date
5-9-2008
Pages
10-11
Abstract
Article on Governor John Baldacci and Maine's Democratic lawmakers, pointing out that they routinely talk about protecting "our most valuable citizens," but their actions cut deep into services for the sick, poor, elderly, disabled, and mentally ill. They also slashed state aid to elementary and high schools and funding for the University of Maine and the community colleges. But the rich and the corporations did not get asked to sacrifice to balance the budget. With a detailed review of the major budget actions taken during the legislative session, and their impacts on Maine's poor.
Subjects
Social service, Education Finance, Baldacci, John E
Recommended Citation
Tapley, Lance, "Article on Governor John Baldacci and Maine's Democratic lawmakers, pointing out" (2008). Maine News Index – Portland Phoenix. 3535.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_phoenix/3535
Source
Portland Phoenix