Canadian boycott could hurt Maine’s tourism economy

Relations between the United States and Canada have deteriorated rapidly in the wake of threats by President Trump ranging from imposing tariffs to outright annexation. In response […]

James Myall

Posted February 20, 2025

Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue

Taxes and Budget

Maine GOP proposes cuts to health care, housing, college aid, and paid leave

In a series of votes last Tuesday, Republicans in Maine’s House and Senate didn’t just block an urgent supplemental budget measure to ensure health care providers get […]

James Myall

Posted February 20, 2025

Tags Budget, Education, Higher Education, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Revenue

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

Congressional Republican plan threatens health insurance affordability for Mainers

Congressional Republicans are pushing for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans — and they plan to pay for them by letting health insurance subsidies expire. If Congress […]

James Myall

Posted February 11, 2025

Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

GOP lawmakers threaten Medicaid funding, putting rural hospitals at risk

At a glance: Some Maine lawmakers are blocking a budget they previously supported, delaying funds needed for hospitals and health care providers Many hospitals, especially in rural […]

James Myall

Posted February 10, 2025

Tags Budget, Health Care, Medicaid

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

2025 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

James Myall

Posted January 27, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Education, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Incomes, Poverty, Seniors, Unemployment, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations

On January 10, Governor Janet Mills unveiled her budget plans for Maine through 2027. While the proposal balances the budget through some revenue increases, it largely relies […]

James Myall

Posted January 16, 2025

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Highway fund shortfall highlights the need for sustainable revenue solutions

At a glance: Maine is struggling to fund road improvements and support for communities because it isn’t bringing in enough money to keep up with rising costs […]

James Myall

Posted December 19, 2024

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Health Care

Trump plans risk health coverage for Mainers and would cost the state millions

At a glance: Plans to cut Medicaid include ending its expansion under the Affordable Care Act, reducing federal funding, introducing block grants (a fixed amount of money), […]

James Myall

Posted December 6, 2024

Tags Affordable Care Act, Health Care, Medicaid

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

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

A number of prominent politicians have proposed increasingly harsh anti-immigration measures which range from restricting access to public assistance to mass incarceration and deportation of undocumented immigrants […]

James Myall

Posted October 29, 2024

Tags Housing, Immigration, Inequality, Racial Equity, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

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

Report PDF Summary pdf view stories State of Working Maine 2024 examines Maine’s economy and how it performs for working Mainers, particularly in the post-COVID era. A […]

James Myall

Posted October 23, 2024

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Canadian boycott could hurt Maine’s tourism economy

Maine GOP proposes cuts to health care, housing, college aid, and paid leave

Congressional Republican plan threatens health insurance affordability for Mainers

GOP lawmakers threaten Medicaid funding, putting rural hospitals at risk

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations

Highway fund shortfall highlights the need for sustainable revenue solutions

Trump plans risk health coverage for Mainers and would cost the state millions

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

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