Rep. Poliquin Applauds Fiscal and Red Tape Reforms That Have Brought Maine’s Unemployment Down to Lowest Rate on Record

BANGOR – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) applauded Governor Paul LePage and reform-minded State legislators for years of work in making important fiscal reforms in the State of Maine that have helped bring about the lowest unemployment rate—ever, the lowest percentage of government workers in the workforce—ever, and the highest number of private sector employment—ever.

Congressman Poliquin as Maine's State Treasurer supported fiscal spending reforms, regulatory reforms, welfare reforms and the largest tax cut in Maine State history. The Congressman released the following statement:

“Since Day One in Congress, my number one priority has been to protect and help grow jobs in Maine,” said Congressman Poliquin. “I have fought hard, and won, against illegal and unfair trade—from standing up for Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. against illegal Chinese subsidies to firmly opposing unfair trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)—to protect and help create Maine jobs.

“I know my recent work protecting jobs and the many reforms enacted in the Maine State government have helped bring about the largest number of Maine jobs in history.

“I could not be more proud of the incredible work of the Governor and his administration, and that of pro-jobs legislators, in bringing about such unprecedented success for Maine. As the former State Treasurer, I know how committed the Governor and so many in the State Legislature have been to bring about economic growth and fiscal prosperity for the families and communities of Maine, and now we are seeing that hard work pay off in historic ways for our Great State.

“As State Treasurer, I supported these fiscal spending and regulatory reforms along with the largest tax cut in State history that have brought about such extraordinary and unparalleled success. Now, in Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to bring fiscal accountability to Washington—like co-sponsoring the Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment—and to help foster economic opportunity in Maine for our small businesses to grow and create more jobs.”