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Maine Rep. Laurel Libby: Tackling Paid Leave, Tax Burdens, and Voter ID

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Hosts David and Corenna Quirk sit down with Maine State Representative Laurel Libby to explore key policy challenges facing the state. They discuss the upcoming public hearing on the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, its economic impact on businesses, and LD 406, a bill seeking its repeal. The conversation also examines Maine’s high tax burden, budget shortfall, and rising business costs, along with concerning declines in educational test scores. Additional topics include a voter ID initiative designed to ensure only citizens vote and a proposal for the popular election of Maine's constitutional officers. The episode wraps up with Rep. Libby sharing insights on educational reforms and the long-term challenges for future state administrations.

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of the information presented is made by your use. The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility. Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission. The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

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Chapters

1. Maine Rep. Laurel Libby: Tackling Paid Leave, Tax Burdens, and Voter ID (00:00:00)

2. Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: What’s at Stake? (00:00:37)

3. Impact of PFML Tax on Businesses and Employees (00:01:40)

4. Are High Taxes Pushing Businesses Out of Maine? (00:03:26)

5. LD 406: The Push to Repeal Paid Family and Medical Leave (00:04:02)

6. Maine’s Budget Shortfall: Overspending and Tax Concerns (00:07:26)

7. Current Proposed Tax Hikes: Biennial Budget (00:09:44)

8. Future Administration: Fiscal Reductions (00:11:00)

9. Voter ID Initiative and LD 175: Election Integrity in Focus (00:12:41)

10. Challenges in Maine’s Education System (00:18:43)

24 episodes

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Hosts David and Corenna Quirk sit down with Maine State Representative Laurel Libby to explore key policy challenges facing the state. They discuss the upcoming public hearing on the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, its economic impact on businesses, and LD 406, a bill seeking its repeal. The conversation also examines Maine’s high tax burden, budget shortfall, and rising business costs, along with concerning declines in educational test scores. Additional topics include a voter ID initiative designed to ensure only citizens vote and a proposal for the popular election of Maine's constitutional officers. The episode wraps up with Rep. Libby sharing insights on educational reforms and the long-term challenges for future state administrations.

Support the show

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of the information presented is made by your use. The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility. Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission. The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Maine Rep. Laurel Libby: Tackling Paid Leave, Tax Burdens, and Voter ID (00:00:00)

2. Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: What’s at Stake? (00:00:37)

3. Impact of PFML Tax on Businesses and Employees (00:01:40)

4. Are High Taxes Pushing Businesses Out of Maine? (00:03:26)

5. LD 406: The Push to Repeal Paid Family and Medical Leave (00:04:02)

6. Maine’s Budget Shortfall: Overspending and Tax Concerns (00:07:26)

7. Current Proposed Tax Hikes: Biennial Budget (00:09:44)

8. Future Administration: Fiscal Reductions (00:11:00)

9. Voter ID Initiative and LD 175: Election Integrity in Focus (00:12:41)

10. Challenges in Maine’s Education System (00:18:43)

24 episodes

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