Maine’s Economy

MECEP Announces the Selection of Garrett Martin as Its New Executive Director

Associate Director and Former Board Member “has the vision, expertise and management skills” needed as the organization moves forward Augusta, Maine (Monday, August 22, 2011)—The Board of […]

Posted August 22, 2011

Tags Economy

Costly Tax Cuts Won’t Keep People in Maine

Findings explode the common myth “if you tax them, they will flee” Augusta, Maine (Thursday, Augusta 4, 2011)– Contrary to the arguments of supporters, the income […]

Posted August 4, 2011

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

2011 Summary of Legislative Actions

The attached document is a summary of actions taken during the First Session of the 125th Maine Legislature. by Dan Coyne, Legislative Director Legislative Summary

Jody Harris

Posted July 29, 2011

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Taxes and Budget

Maine Senate Votes Huge Estate Tax Giveaway to the Wealthy Funded by Cuts that Will Hurt Low and Middle Income Maine Families

Augusta, Maine (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)—The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) today urges the Maine House to reject legislation passed yesterday in the Maine Senate to […]

Posted May 25, 2011

Tags Estate Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

The Administration's Latest Tax Plan: Déjà vu all over again

MECEP confirms so-called “change package” is more of the same tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of investments in Maine’s working families Augusta, Maine (Wednesday, […]

Posted May 11, 2011

Tags Tax Fairness, Taxes

Health Care

Health Plan Winners and Losers: Pending legislation rolls back health care reforms that protect older Mainers, rural residents, people with preexisting conditions and small businesses

Augusta, Maine (Monday, May 9, 2011)—The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) today released its analysis of L.D. 1333, legislation to rollback health care consumer protections facing […]

Posted May 9, 2011

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Maine’s Economy

Asians in the Maine Economy: Opportunities for Growth

Asians in the Maine Economy: Opportunities for Growth is the second in a series of reports by the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) on immigration and its importance to our state’s […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 20, 2011

Tags Economy, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

Maine Leaders Pay Tribute to Christopher "Kit" St. John

Maine leaders pay tribute to Christopher “Kit” St.John, who will leave his position as MECEP Executive Director at the end of 2011. See Press Release. Former Governor John […]

Posted April 14, 2011

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Maine’s Economy

MECEP Executive Director and Founder Christopher “Kit” St. John Announces His Retirement at the End of 2011

Maine and MECEP will lose a “voice in the corridors of power, a tireless presence in good times and bad” Augusta, Maine (Thursday, April 14, 2011). […]

Posted April 14, 2011

Tags Economy

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Employment Opportunities, Not Taxes Motivates People to Leave Maine

Study findings reinforce MECEP’s arguments against irresponsible tax cut proposals currently pending in the Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine (Wednesday, April 13, 2011) — The Maine Center for […]

Posted April 13, 2011

Tags Employment, Jobs, Taxes

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MECEP Announces the Selection of Garrett Martin as Its New Executive Director

Costly Tax Cuts Won’t Keep People in Maine

2011 Summary of Legislative Actions

Maine Senate Votes Huge Estate Tax Giveaway to the Wealthy Funded by Cuts that Will Hurt Low and Middle Income Maine Families

The Administration's Latest Tax Plan: Déjà vu all over again

Health Plan Winners and Losers: Pending legislation rolls back health care reforms that protect older Mainers, rural residents, people with preexisting conditions and small businesses

Asians in the Maine Economy: Opportunities for Growth

Maine Leaders Pay Tribute to Christopher "Kit" St. John

MECEP Executive Director and Founder Christopher “Kit” St. John Announces His Retirement at the End of 2011

Employment Opportunities, Not Taxes Motivates People to Leave Maine