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State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

This year’s edition of MECEP’s signature annual report examines Maine’s economy and how it performs for working Mainers, particularly in the post-COVID era.

Jobs and Income

Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It

Today in Maine, thousands of older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with behavioral health challenges do not receive the personal care and support services they qualify for through state and federal programs.

Maine's Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine.

The Maine Center for Economic Policy is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Mainers with low and moderate income.

MECEP advances equity and prosperity for all Maine people through issue-based analysis, education, and advocacy.

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State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

The Maine Center for Economic Policy is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Mainers with low and moderate income.

Congressional Republican plan threatens health insurance affordability for Mainers

GOP lawmakers threaten Medicaid funding, putting rural hospitals at risk

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations

Congressional Republican plan threatens health insurance affordability for Mainers

GOP lawmakers threaten Medicaid funding, putting rural hospitals at risk

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations

Highway fund shortfall highlights the need for sustainable revenue solutions

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

In the words of workers: Rebekah

In the words of workers: Lori

In the words of workers: Kevin

Congressional Republican plan threatens health insurance affordability for Mainers

GOP lawmakers threaten Medicaid funding, putting rural hospitals at risk

Trump plans risk health coverage for Mainers and would cost the state millions

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

Poor pay and strained working conditions cause staffing shortages in Maine schools

Student debt cancellation would help working families, improve equity, and expand access to higher education

To help students finish their degrees and ease workforce challenges, Maine should reform transcript withholding

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is broken — let’s fix it

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

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Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ ARPA budgets

Mills criticized over prescription drug taxing plan

Wednesday Sit-Down: Consumer protections

Advocates call for higher taxes on the rich and corporations to balance Maine’s budget

Advocates warn proposed stipend cuts for child care workers will harm industry