Maine advances budget with millionaire tax and $300 affordability checks

The Maine Senate is advancing a budget proposal of more than $500 million that includes a “millionaire tax” and $300 rebate checks to assist with affordability.

Just after 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Maine House of Representatives passed the budget proposal with a vote of 76-71. The proposal is headed back to the state Senate for a final vote. Democrats narrowly control both Maine legislative chambers, allowing them to advance budgets along party lines.