Taxes and Budget New MECEP policy briefs give state candidates a roadmap toward success in the next budget As campaigns for governor and state legislative seats swing into high gear, one thing is certain: The winners of this fall’s elections need to be able to […] MECEP Posted September 10, 2018 Tags Budget
Taxes and Budget MECEP Policy Brief: Comparing the Democratic and GOP tax bills Summary: Because of the federal tax overhaul spearheaded by President Trump and Congressional Republicans, the Maine Legislature is considering two competing proposals to change its own tax […] MECEP Posted April 17, 2018 Tags Budget, Taxes
Taxes and Budget MECEP Policy Brief: The LePage Tax Bill Summary: On March 1, Gov. Paul LePage’s Administration presented a tax bill to the Legislature designed to mirror at the state level some of the reforms enacted […] MECEP Posted March 7, 2018 Tags Taxes
Maine’s Economy Policy Insights 2018 Conference What does a vision for economic justice and shared prosperity look like? You are invited to join us for a conversation about the opportunities and challenges the […] MECEP Posted January 5, 2018 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy New Report: State of Working Maine 2017 The State of Working Maine 2017 presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, demographic, and workforce trends that impact the quality and quantity of jobs in Maine. […] MECEP Posted September 20, 2017 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy State of Working Maine 2017 Contents Introduction A lagging economy leaves rural Maine behind Employment rates mask a troubling trend away from work Eroding middle-class jobs and growing inequality worsen economic outlook […] MECEP Posted September 18, 2017 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Incomes, Unemployment, Wages
Maine’s Economy #DefendDACA: Dreamers are good for jobs and the economy New Mainers are part of the solution to Maine’s demographic problems and help us fill labor needs. Beneficiaries of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or “Dreamers”, […] MECEP Posted August 23, 2017 Tags Economy, Immigration, Jobs
Maine’s Economy Proposed RAISE act immigration limits would harm Maine's economy New Mainers tend to be better-educated and younger than Maine’s general population. In addition, the rate of small business ownership tends to be higher among minorities and immigrants than Maine’s population overall. This is the kind of entrepreneurial spirit on which America was founded and built. MECEP Posted August 4, 2017 Tags Economy, Immigration
Taxes and Budget Testimony in Support of LD 1287, An Act To Ensure That Tax Expenditures Create High-quality Jobs This bill is about fiscal responsibility and ensuring that public dollars are spent wisely. It would bring transparency, accountability, and enforcement mechanisms to four large economic development […] MECEP Posted June 10, 2015 Tags Job Quality, Taxes