Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

The Maine Center for Economic Policy said the study conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in […]

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Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

New report addresses Maine’s workforce shortage

The Maine Center for Economic Policy hosted a webinar Tuesday afternoon to discuss the findings of a new report on workers in the state. “State of Working […]

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Posted October 18, 2022

Tags Employment, Job Quality, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Report calls on Maine to decriminalize drug use and possession

The ACLU of Maine along with the Maine Center for Economic Policy released a report on Monday calling on the state to decriminalize drug use and possession. […]

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Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

You have until midnight to apply for the Expanded Child Tax Credit

According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, the new format has allowed more Maine families to benefit. “There are a lot of benefits the government has […]

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Posted November 15, 2021

Tags Children, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Maine Center for Economic Policy releases ‘State of Working Maine’ report

A new report by the Maine Center for Economic Policy points to a general undervaluing of work that is sometimes deemed critical or essential. It also noted […]

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Posted November 9, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment

Taxes and Budget

Families start receiving Child Tax Credit

The Maine Center for Economic Policy says Congress should include an extension of the credit in the upcoming recovery bill. ”We really see this as a win-win-win […]

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Posted July 20, 2021

Tags Children, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Wisdom Summit addresses aging well through COVID-19

A strong point of presenters is that older Mainers are still contributors. “Let’s face it, just because someone’s older doesn’t mean that they aren’t contributing to our […]

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Posted September 16, 2020

Tags Seniors

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Newly established commission on race equity presents Gov. Mills with initial recommendations

The brutal, unjust killing of George Floyd on May 25 and so many Black lives taken before and since, has reignited a global conversation about systemic racism […]

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Posted June 18, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Inequality, Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

Governor Mills convening Economic Recovery Committee

Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday the creation of a panel to advise her on the state’s economic recovery, and suggested there could be regional variations in the […]

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Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

New bill implements tax credit to assist family caregivers

New legislation could help people who’ve had to to cut hours at work or quit a job to take care of a family member. The Maine Center […]

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Posted February 6, 2020

Tags Caregiving, Taxes

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Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

New report addresses Maine’s workforce shortage

Report calls on Maine to decriminalize drug use and possession

You have until midnight to apply for the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Maine Center for Economic Policy releases ‘State of Working Maine’ report

Families start receiving Child Tax Credit

Wisdom Summit addresses aging well through COVID-19

Newly established commission on race equity presents Gov. Mills with initial recommendations

Governor Mills convening Economic Recovery Committee

New bill implements tax credit to assist family caregivers