Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Emily

Emily shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

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In the words of workers: Mechelle

Mechelle shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

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In the words of workers: a.m.k.

a.m.k. shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

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Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Justin

Justin shared his story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

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Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Stephanie

Stephanie shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

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Jobs and Income

MECEP statement on veto of bill to advance farmworker rights

Maine Center for Economic Policy is disappointed at Governor Janet Mills’ decision to veto LD 398, “An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees […]

Posted July 19, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Unions

Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on senior property tax freeze program fix

Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) State/Local Tax Policy Analyst Maura Pillsbury reacts to the overhaul of the senior property tax freeze program: “We applaud the work […]

Posted June 2, 2023

Tags Property Tax, Seniors, Tax Fairness

Maine’s Economy

MECEP statement on debt ceiling agreement

Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) President and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to the debt ceiling agreement: “While we’re relieved the nation isn’t headed for a catastrophic […]

Posted June 2, 2023

Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

About that tax ranking…

Note: Updated April 15, 2024 As lawmakers debate tax credits, cuts, and subsidies, we often hear Maine’s tax policy compared with other states. State-by-state rankings and “listicles” […]

MECEP

Posted May 30, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, EITC, Income Tax, Inequality, Property Tax, Racial Equity, Sales Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Tax Havens, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […]

MECEP

Posted May 26, 2023

Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

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In the words of workers: Emily

In the words of workers: Mechelle

In the words of workers: a.m.k.

In the words of workers: Justin

In the words of workers: Stephanie

MECEP statement on veto of bill to advance farmworker rights

MECEP statement on senior property tax freeze program fix

MECEP statement on debt ceiling agreement

About that tax ranking…

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force