Health Care

To protect consumers, Maine must curb junk health insurance plans

Recent policy changes by President Donald Trump’s administration will make it easier for junk insurance plans to flood Maine’s health care market, putting Mainers at risk of […]

James Myall

Posted May 15, 2019

Tags Affordable Care Act, Health Care

Legislature should close this business tax loophole, which puts Maine-based companies at a disadvantage

Today, Maine companies that conduct business only within our states borders are at a competitive disadvantage to multi-state companies operating in Maine because of a loophole in […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 15, 2019

Tags Tax Breaks

Education, Maine’s Economy

Student debt relief bond should include targeted aid to Mainers most at risk for default

Higher education is a boon to both graduates and Maine’s economy. It increases degree holders’ lifetime earnings, improves business competitiveness, and spurs consumer spending. But escalating college debt and rising rates […]

Jody Harris

Posted May 9, 2019

Tags Education, Student Debt

Taxes and Budget

New tax proposal would guarantee wealthy pay as much as everyone else

Today, most of Maine’s middle class and working families are paying a higher effective state and local tax rate than the top 1 percent of households.[i] A […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 7, 2019

Tags EITC, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Education

Debt-free community college would make college more accessible, boost Maine's economy

Access to a college education remains the best way for Mainers to boost their lifetime earnings and economic well-being. Yet too often, the cost of college is […]

James Myall

Posted May 7, 2019

Tags Education, Higher Education, Student Debt

Maine’s Economy

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help start to undo the damage.

As it does throughout the country, publicly available data in Maine paints a picture of economic, health, education, and criminal justice systems that work better for whites […]

James Myall

Posted May 3, 2019

Tags Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help undo the damage.

As it does throughout the country, publicly available data in Maine paints a picture of economic, health, education, and criminal justice systems that work better for whites […]

James Myall

Posted May 3, 2019

Tags Inequality, Racial Equity

Education

Eliminating need for private loans would make college more affordable, ease future generations debt burden

Access to a college education remains the best way for Mainers to boost their earnings and economic well-being. Yet too often, the cost of college remains a […]

James Myall

Posted April 25, 2019

Tags Higher Education, Student Debt

Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: To help solve modern economic problems, working Mainers need a modern EITC

Working people need to be able to cover the basics for our state to truly prosper. When Mainers can reliably pay for transportation, food, housing, child care, […]

Sarah Austin

Posted April 22, 2019

Tags EITC

Health Care, Jobs and Income

Policy Brief: Paid family and medical leave proposal would provide fair benefits to nearly all Mainers

Summary: Nearly every Mainer will at some point face extraordinary circumstances that necessitate extended leave from work. Whether it’s a joyous occasion such as the birth of […]

James Myall

Posted April 19, 2019

Tags Family and Medical Leave

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To protect consumers, Maine must curb junk health insurance plans

Legislature should close this business tax loophole, which puts Maine-based companies at a disadvantage

Student debt relief bond should include targeted aid to Mainers most at risk for default

New tax proposal would guarantee wealthy pay as much as everyone else

Debt-free community college would make college more accessible, boost Maine's economy

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help start to undo the damage.

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help undo the damage.

Eliminating need for private loans would make college more affordable, ease future generations debt burden

Policy Brief: To help solve modern economic problems, working Mainers need a modern EITC

Policy Brief: Paid family and medical leave proposal would provide fair benefits to nearly all Mainers