Maine’s Economy

Choices: Getting to the Middle: Policy prescriptions for Maine’s working families

Tough economic times are here again and bold government action is required. As our nation’s economy falters under a sagging housing market and skyrocketing fuel prices, many Americans […]

Jody Harris

Posted September 17, 2008

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Poverty

Maine’s Economy

The State of Working Maine in 2008

2007 was a year of conflicting – and sometimes troubling – trends in the Maine economy. On the upside, the Maine economy grew modestly, as did productivity […]

Jody Harris

Posted September 3, 2008

Tags Economy, Incomes, Job Quality

Maine’s Economy

Choices: Spreading Prosperity by Revitalizing Maine Woods Tourism

Maine’s rural hinterland, despite its history and natural beauty, shows numerous signs of chronic economic and community distress. Compared to the state’s relatively prosperous southern and coastal counties, the six […]

Jody Harris

Posted July 29, 2008

Tags Economy

Education

Choices: What’s next for school funding reform?

In 2007, the legislature enacted a landmark school district consolidation initiative to help with runaway school funding costs and a shrinking student population. Recognizing both the need for change and […]

Jody Harris

Posted June 17, 2008

Tags Education

Health Care

Choices: Quality, Affordable Health Care: A Work in Progress, a Window of Opportunity

The American people have been waiting a long time for private markets and the federal government to devise workable solutions to the rising cost of health care […]

Jody Harris

Posted May 23, 2008

Tags Health Care

Maine’s Economy

The Housing Choice Voucher Program

Maine’s economy benefits from the $68 million in federal funds that support the Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as the Section 8 program) , but reforms are […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 14, 2008

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal

Health Care

Choices: MaineCare Costs: The real story behind the numbers

Currently, large and growing revenue shortfalls are pushing the state budget out of balance. In this tightening fiscal climate, there is even more debate than usual about […]

Jody Harris

Posted February 29, 2008

Tags Health Care

Taxes and Budget

Choices: Maine’s Levels of Government Spending and Tax Burden

This paper examines how Maine compares to other states and what some of the impacts we might expect from altering current spending patterns are likely to be. by: Kurt […]

Jody Harris

Posted February 6, 2008

Tags Budget, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Maine Property Taxes: Does the Circuit Breaker Relieve the Burden

The aim of this study is to better understand the burden of property taxes on Maine resident homeowners – both before and after their refunds through the […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 24, 2006

Tags Property Tax, Taxes

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Choices: Getting to the Middle: Policy prescriptions for Maine’s working families

The State of Working Maine in 2008

Choices: Spreading Prosperity by Revitalizing Maine Woods Tourism

Choices: What’s next for school funding reform?

Choices: Quality, Affordable Health Care: A Work in Progress, a Window of Opportunity

The Housing Choice Voucher Program

Choices: MaineCare Costs: The real story behind the numbers

Choices: Maine’s Levels of Government Spending and Tax Burden

Maine Property Taxes: Does the Circuit Breaker Relieve the Burden