Maine task force proposes taxing gambling, cannabis, or cigarettes to aid dairy industry.

A Maine task force recommends increasing taxes on gambling, cannabis, or cigarettes to fund a multimillion-dollar bond issue and a $7.5 million annual budget to support the dairy industry. The aim is to stabilize milk prices and prevent dairy farms from closing, which could impact the state's economy and rural communities. The task force seeks public feedback on these proposals before submitting a final report.

November 17, 2024
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