Maine Taxpayers United: Reduce state and local tax burden and promote prudent government spending

An Act To Provide Tax Relief
This citizen initiative limits the amount of tax dollars government can spend each year, and requires a majority vote of the governing body and voter approval at the next election to spend beyond that limit. It also requires voter approval of all tax increases at the state level . . . read more

An Act To Expand Affordable Health Insurance Choices in Maine
This citizen initiative makes a variety of patient-centered reforms to Maine’s current health insurance market, most significantly creating the New England Health Insurance Compact. With this compact, Mainers can purchase health insurance plans . . . read more

An Act To Decrease the Automobile Excise Tax and Promote Energy Efficiency
This citizen initiative cuts the car excise tax in half, saving Mainers $100 million each year. It also promotes energy efficiency by eliminating the sales tax and first three years of car excise tax if you buy a new hybrid vehicle or . . . read more

Maine Taxpayers United is beginning a monthly speakers program in order to promote current projects, build membership and raise funds. The first event will be at Governors Restaurant in Lewiston on Dec.13 at 9AM. Tarren Bragdon, CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center will speak about the upcoming Health Insurance Initiative which will be on the ballot this November. Admission is free. All are welcome!

Make Maine a Business Friendly State!
reduce regulation, attract jobs, promote prosperity
Make Health Insurance Affordable for All Mainers!
support tort reform, health savings accounts and competition
Make Maine Government Transparent to All Taxpayers!
post all check registers, proposed legislation and contracts online
Make Government Services Better and Less Expensive!
utilize competitive sourcing, put all services out to bid
Make Education Affordable and Excellent!
give parents real choice, let the dollars follow the child
Make Retirement More Comfortable!
support pension portablility for local and state employees

Maine Taxpayers United recognizes the support these Maine businesses have given. (coming soon)