Related Posts:
Documentary and stock transfer taxes revenue in Maine decreased 6.5% in 2024 compared to previous year
April 7, 2026
Out of the $6.5 billion in total tax revenue collected by Maine in 2024, $48.7 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $52 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Read more →
Maine among 21 states allowing boys to join girls’ high school sports
April 7, 2026
An analysis by Pine State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Maine is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
Read more →Maine saw 3.9% increase in license taxes revenue in 2024
April 3, 2026
In 2024, Maine collected a total of $6.5 billion in state taxes, with $336.4 million coming from license taxes—an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year.
Read more →Maine ranks 41st in the U.S. for most motor fuels taxes paid in 2024
April 1, 2026
Maine generated $246.8 million from motor fuels sales taxes in 2024, ranking 41st among U.S. states.
Read more →
2024 snapshot: Maine public pension contributions total $863 million
March 31, 2026
Public pension funds in Maine received $863 million in contributions in 2024, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Read more →
Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Maine increases from 2024 to 2025
March 27, 2026
The average VA IRRRL loan amount for Maine in 2025 was $350,023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Read more →
Corporations in general license taxes revenue in Maine decreased 3% in 2024 compared to previous year
March 25, 2026
Out of the $6.5 billion in total tax revenue collected by Maine in 2024, $14.8 million came from corporations in general license taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $15.3 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Read more →Maine’s public pension returns decline, reaching $67.1 million in 2024
March 25, 2026
Maine public pensions recorded $67.1 million in investment earnings in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Read more →
VA issues more interest rate reduction refinance loans in Maine in 2025 vs. 2024
March 25, 2026
The VA issued 2,217 interest rate reduction refinance loans in Maine in 2025, up from 1,591 in 2024.
Read more →Trending
The Weekly Newsletter
Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from Pine State News.