Jobs and Income

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.

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

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Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: Are Tax Giveaways Worth the Money?

Instead of funneling money into unproven tax giveaways, the state should invest funds in programs including housing, child care, and paid leave that will improve economic opportunities for all Mainers, advance equity, and allow people to fully participate in the workforce.

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

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Highway fund shortfall highlights the need for sustainable revenue solutions

James Myall All

Trump administration health care plans could endanger coverage for hundreds of thousands of Mainers and cost the state hundreds of millions

James Myall All

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

Maura Pillsbury All

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

James Myall
Taxes and Budget

Highway fund shortfall highlights the need for sustainable revenue solutions

James Myall Taxes and Budget

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

Maura Pillsbury Taxes and Budget

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

James Myall Taxes and Budget

New budget projections highlight the need to get serious about raising revenue

James Myall
Jobs and Income

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

James Myall Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Rebekah

MECEP Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Lori

MECEP Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Kevin

MECEP
Health Care

Trump administration health care plans could endanger coverage for hundreds of thousands of Mainers and cost the state hundreds of millions

James Myall Health Care

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

James Myall Health Care

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

Arthur Phillips Health Care

Proposed changes to Medicare Savings Program would impact 45,000 older Mainers’ eligibility for health care benefits

Arthur Phillips
Education

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

James Myall Education

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

Arthur Phillips Education

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

Arthur Phillips Education

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

MECEP
Maine's Economy

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

Maura Pillsbury Maine's Economy

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

James Myall Maine's Economy

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

James Myall Maine's Economy

Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

James Myall
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