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Unions file suit against Sizemore, Parks
Oregon unions won a civil racketeering judgment against Sizemore in 2002, and this time they filed a lawsuit accusing him of setting up a "sham charitable organization" used to funnel Parks money into four initiative campaigns on the 2008 ballot.
I-1033: Fiscal discipline or budget obstruction?
The long-standing chess match between Tim Eyman and Government, with a capital G, entered its 10th season this year with Initiative 1033, another ballot measure that seeks to limit how much money state and local lawmakers can collect from their taxpayers.
MEA to battle ‘real threat’
The union that represents 25,000 Maine school employees is retooling its mission until Nov. 3 to focus entirely on defeating a ballot initiative the group characterizes as an "immediate and real threat" to the state's public schools.
I-1033: Too much cross to bear, religious leaders say
The potential for social service cuts from Initiative 1033 has reunited a once formidable ecumenical network of Seattle-area religious leaders: Its message: I-1033 is too much of a cross to bear.
Initiative 1033: Tim Eyman Measure Will Trim Government, but at What Cost?
Stabilizing government spending and bringing some property tax relief are the goals of Initiative 1033, coming before voters Nov. 3. But critics of Tim Eyman’s latest ballot proposal say it would unfairly cripple public services in Kitsap County and across the state.
Is Maine ready for TABOR?
This coming Election Day, Maine voters will have an opportunity to influence two of the most contentious issues in politics: taxes and government spending. While the wording of the ballot question has changed somewhat, the debate over whether TABOR will lead Maine to a more prosperous future or a world of financial hurt is pretty much the same.
TABOR proposal a bad deal for Maine’s seniors
In AARP’s view, Question 4 (TABOR II) poses a clear and present threat to Maine’s budgetary pie. On many counts, the proposal in Question 4 comes up short as sound public policy that serves seniors — and just about everyone else, for that matter.
Houlton council opposes TABOR II
Houlton town officials on Tuesday evening made their feelings about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR II, very clear — they oppose it, fearing that passage of the measure in part would undermine and add expense to an already well-established budget process.
Bangor Chamber opposes excise tax cuts, TABOR II
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors unanimously voted Thursday to oppose Question 2 and Question 4, which the organization says “would be harmful to Maine businesses and the state’s economy.”
Colorado To Maine: Don’t Let TABOR Happen To You
Former Colorado senator Steve Johnson (R) sounds the alarm in the Pine Tree State over their proposed Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR).
