Taxing times.

• Position: STATELINE - Brief article

Maine spends more in tax breaks, credits and exemptions than it does on programs. A recent study by a working group created by the Legislature discovered that tax reimbursements, exceptions and preferences add up to about $6.6 billion every two years, compared to $1 billion in state spending. According to the Bangor Daily News, the study recommends lawmakers adopt the kind of analysis used in Washington...