AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Democrats and various community members held a press conference on Thursday, advocating for new taxation bills that they said have the potential to offset the state's budget deficit while also creating fairness in Maine's tax structure.

Some Maine Democrats argue that Governor Janet Mills' FY 2026-2027 biennial budget proposal cuts funding for programs and services people rely on, adding that they believe the solution to the state's budget problems starts with increasing taxes for the rich.

When discussing the state's budget, Democrats and Republicans have consistently found themselves at odds during this legislative session, but criticisms of Gov. Mills' budget proposal have also created new rifts within the Democratic Party.

There is a sense of urgency to find r

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