Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 1,925

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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While the idea of a special tax on millionaires is hotly debated across the country, Maine state Rep. Cheryl Golek characterized her state’s new tax as a modest and reasonable step toward fairness.

That’s because, she said, working- and middle-class households in Maine — including teachers, firefighters and nurses — are paying effective state income tax rates similar to or higher than those of the highest earners.

“Those who benefit the most from our economy …

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