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Jan 22, 2026

Compare black vs white convictions in Maine

rs are incarcerated at dramatically higher rates than white Mainers: state and national analyses identify Maine among states where Black residents are imprisoned at roughly nine times (or more) the ra...

Nov 26, 2025

What alternative revenue sources do states use after cutting property taxes for schools?

When states reduce property taxes for schools, they commonly turn to a mix of alternatives: higher reliance on sales and income taxes where available, increased fees and charges, tapping severance or ...