Maine Crossed the Line Other States Are Afraid To #politics #taxtherich #news
20 Apr 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief commentary, TJ Walker explains that Maine has enacted a 2% surcharge on income exceeding $1 million, raising the top marginal tax rate to roughly 9.15%. The state projects the measure will generate about $150 million over two years, earmarked for education, housing, and healthcare programs. Walker frames the policy as appearing simple, fair, and hard to argue against, while implicitly positioning it as a politically charged move targeting wealthy residents.










