Health Care

After eight years, what's the Affordable Care Act's record in Maine?

Today marks the eighth anniversary of The Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act, commonly known as the ACA, which was signed into law March 23, 2010. The […]

James Myall

Posted March 23, 2018

Tags Affordable Care Act, Federal, Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

Given its demographic challenges, Maine’s future economic success will require a welcoming culture that encourages all families, regardless of background, to live, work and prosper in our […]

James Myall

Posted March 21, 2018

Tags Economy, Immigration

Taxes and Budget

MECEP Policy Brief: The LePage Tax Bill

Summary: On March 1, Gov. Paul LePage’s Administration presented a tax bill to the Legislature designed to mirror at the state level some of the reforms enacted […]

MECEP

Posted March 7, 2018

Tags Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Tens of millions in proposed tax breaks for profitable businesses jeopardize Maine's future

This legislative session, lawmakers face a critical choice for Maine’s future: invest in the things that help our communities thrive and all of us prosper, or hand […]

Mario Moretto

Posted March 1, 2018

Tags Revenue, Tax Breaks, Taxes, TCJA

Maine’s Economy

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Sexual harassment in state government could be costing Maine taxpayers millions in employee turnover and lost productivity, according to MECEP analysis. This week, the Legislature’s State and […]

James Myall

Posted February 28, 2018

Tags Economy, Job Quality, Jobs

Education, Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Analysis: Trump’s budget squeezes struggling Mainers to pay for giveaways to top 1 percent, wealthy corporations

The tax bill passed by the Republican-controlled Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in December created a $1.5 trillion hole in the federal budget to create […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 23, 2018

Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Health Care

Education, Maine’s Economy

'LIFT 2.0' bill will increase earnings, reduce poverty with job training, education

On Tuesday, Maine’s Speaker of the House, Sara Gideon, presented a bill to reduce poverty by expanding access to education and job training. The legislation will lift […]

Mario Moretto

Posted February 16, 2018

Tags Jobs, Poverty, SNAP, TANF

Maine’s Economy

Proposed changes to overtime rules would cut wages for up to 32,000 Mainers

A bill before the Maine Legislature would cut wages for roughly 19,000 Mainers this year. It would do so by changing the state’s overtime rules to exclude […]

James Myall

Posted February 7, 2018

Tags Minimum Wage, Overtime

Maine’s Economy

“Tax Conformity” means bringing the disastrous Trump Tax Code to Maine. Here’s what you need to know.

UPDATED: This blog post was updated on February 5, 2018, to reflect the latest analysis from Maine Revenue Services. This year, state legislators will face so-called “tax conformity” […]

Sarah Austin

Posted January 26, 2018

Tags Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Maine’s Economy

Lawmakers are considering a bill to cut the minimum wage. Here’s why they should oppose it.

According to a recent MECEP analysis, the recent voter-approved minimum wage law is working. Workers’ paychecks are growing, and job growth continues at a steady clip. Nonetheless, […]

James Myall

Posted January 24, 2018

Tags Minimum Wage, Wages

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After eight years, what's the Affordable Care Act's record in Maine?

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

MECEP Policy Brief: The LePage Tax Bill

Tens of millions in proposed tax breaks for profitable businesses jeopardize Maine's future

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Analysis: Trump’s budget squeezes struggling Mainers to pay for giveaways to top 1 percent, wealthy corporations

'LIFT 2.0' bill will increase earnings, reduce poverty with job training, education

Proposed changes to overtime rules would cut wages for up to 32,000 Mainers

“Tax Conformity” means bringing the disastrous Trump Tax Code to Maine. Here’s what you need to know.

Lawmakers are considering a bill to cut the minimum wage. Here’s why they should oppose it.