Jobs and Income

Beware the Bogus Business Ranking

Forbes magazine is out with its latest “Best States for Business” rankings. Maine’s ranking, 50th, will grab headlines and provide fodder for further assaults on Maine’s environment, […]

Garrett Martin

Posted December 12, 2011

Tags Economy, Jobs, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Going Local: Quantifying the Economic Impacts of Buying from Locally Owned Businesses in Portland, Maine

MECEP research and analysis finds that when consumers buy from locally owned businesses they have a much greater positive impact on Maine’s economy than when they spend […]

Garrett Martin

Posted December 5, 2011

Tags Economy, Local

Taxes and Budget

Why are people leaving The County?

Recent census data shows that Aroostook County is losing population. Applying the logic contained in a recent blog post from the State Treasurer’s office, the main reason […]

Garrett Martin

Posted March 25, 2011

Tags Economy, Jobs, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Maine Government Plays Critical Role Protecting People and Jobs during Recession

A democratic government is a work in progress. In the aftermath of the worst recession since the Great Depression, it is understandable that many pundits are reexamining […]

Garrett Martin

Posted September 28, 2010

Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Getting the Facts Straight

Rigorous and credible research and analysis should be the foundation for evaluating public policies. Unfortunately during this election season, it is increasingly difficult to discern fact from […]

Garrett Martin

Posted September 15, 2010

Tags Medicaid, TANF

Taxes and Budget

Reflections on Tax Day 2010

My son likes to use my tools. Some days this irritates me. Will he return the tool to its proper place? Will he use it appropriately? Other […]

Garrett Martin

Posted April 16, 2010

Tags Taxes

Health Care

Health Care Reform: Now the real work begins

Passage of comprehensive health reform is an historic achievement, on a par with the establishment of Social Security and Medicare. But the real task of reforming America’s […]

Garrett Martin

Posted March 23, 2010

Tags Health Care

Jobs and Income

Minimum Logic

Read about the latest proposals to change the minimum wage in Maine.

Garrett Martin

Posted February 23, 2010

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Minimum Wage

Health Care

What's Your Cap?

Most of us recognize the roulette wheel that is health insurance. This past weekend, I attended a fundraiser for a former student of mine and her family. […]

Garrett Martin

Posted February 1, 2010

Tags Health Care, Insurance and Financial Services Committee

Health Care

What’s Your Cap?

Most of us recognize the roulette wheel that is health insurance. This past weekend, I attended a fundraiser for a former student of mine and her family. […]

Garrett Martin

Posted February 1, 2010

Tags Health Care, Insurance and Financial Services Committee

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Beware the Bogus Business Ranking

Going Local: Quantifying the Economic Impacts of Buying from Locally Owned Businesses in Portland, Maine

Why are people leaving The County?

Maine Government Plays Critical Role Protecting People and Jobs during Recession

Getting the Facts Straight

Reflections on Tax Day 2010

Health Care Reform: Now the real work begins

Minimum Logic

What's Your Cap?

What’s Your Cap?