Issue Position: Growing Maine's Economy & Cutting Wasteful Spending

Issue Position

Matt has worked tirelessly to support policies that will grow Maine's economy. He believes we must lower the state income tax and become more competitive in a national and global economy. We must continue to create an environment where government helps the private sector, instead of being a hindrance to the private sector. Maine's job creators want fairness and stability, and Matt knows what it takes to help these employers create good paying jobs for Mainers.

In addition to lowering Maine's tax burden, and ensuring Maine's fiscal house is in order, Matt believes strongly that we must continue to improve Maine's business climate. We must continue to reduce red tape and burdensome regulations, lower taxes, and reduce our energy costs. Matt is serious about attracting new business to Maine, but also ensuring our small businesses have a predictable climate so they can grow and provide competitive wages to Maine workers. Matt also believes that we must recruit and attract more people to Maine to combat our demographic challenges and our shrinking population. Maine is a great place to live and raise a family, and Matt knows how important it is that we spread that message to those living out of state.

Matt also knows that in order to grow our economy, we must continue to keep Maine's on a fiscally solid foundation. We cannot afford to go back to the days when our state was bouncing from one financial crisis to the next. Matt will support policies that assist municipalities with regionalization efforts to remove duplication and increase efficiency. Matt believes strongly that we can provide better services, and reduce costs, through regionalization. Matt believes strongly that we must protect the state's "Rainy Day Fund" so that Maine is in a stronger position to support long-term investments in our infrastructure.

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