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.
Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It
Arthur Phillips AllWorker justice wins and losses in the 2024 legislative session
Arthur Phillips AllTax policy hits and misses in the 2024 legislative session
Maura Pillsbury AllUnfunded bills are unfinished work
James MyallWorker justice wins and losses in the 2024 legislative session
Arthur Phillips Taxes and BudgetTax policy hits and misses in the 2024 legislative session
Maura Pillsbury Taxes and BudgetUnfunded bills are unfinished work
James Myall Taxes and BudgetWhat’s in the $430 million supplemental budget
James MyallClosing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It
Arthur Phillips Jobs and IncomeWorker justice wins and losses in the 2024 legislative session
Arthur Phillips Jobs and IncomeMaine lawmakers have signed off on worker protections — now they must fund their implementation
James Myall Jobs and IncomePoor pay and strained working conditions cause staffing shortages in Maine schools
James MyallProposed changes to Medicare Savings Program would impact 45,000 older Mainers’ eligibility for health care benefits
Arthur Phillips Health CareIn the words of workers: Erin
MECEP Health CareSurvey results show a “broken” health care system in Maine
James Myall Health CareThe High Cost of Undervaluing Direct Care Work
MECEPPoor pay and strained working conditions cause staffing shortages in Maine schools
James Myall EducationStudent debt cancellation would help working families, improve equity, and expand access to higher education
Arthur Phillips EducationTo help students finish their degrees and ease workforce challenges, Maine should reform transcript withholding
Arthur Phillips EducationThe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is broken — let’s fix it
MECEPPeople seeking asylum and refuge benefit Maine’s economy — lawmakers need to support them
James Myall Maine's EconomyHow public policy has and hasn’t increased equity for Black Mainers
James Myall Maine's EconomyRent relief is needed for Maine to endure its housing crisis
Josie Phillips Maine's EconomyThe Child Tax Credit — An Explainer
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