Any tax break should first go to the citizens of Maine, second to small businesses. Judges and police officers need to take the crime seriously, and we need to hire more prosecutors. No person should be afraid in their own home. We all know that education is crucial to economic, social, and cultural success. We vary on how to acheive it.
Liberals typically push for more funding, while conservatives argue it already costs too much.
Towns typically organize against increasing the school budget, because their property tax is too high. Maine citizens aren't against supporting schools, it's just that too many Maine citizens can't afford their property tax, particularly seniors on fixed incomes. The state should pick up more of the education budget to alleviate the property tax burden . Arts allow for the exploration of identity and spirit, essential to a well rounded, bright student, and need to be valued as highly as sports, arithmetic, and science. Civic Skills - There should be a stronger focus on civic development in all grades.