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Taxes and Budget

MECEP Policy Brief: Comparing the Democratic and GOP tax bills

Summary: Because of the federal tax overhaul spearheaded by President Trump and Congressional Republicans, the Maine Legislature is considering two competing proposals to change its own tax […]

MECEP
Posted April 17, 2018
Tags Budget, Taxes
Health Care, Jobs and Income

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too 

A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities demonstrates the widespread nature of the harm caused by so-called “work requirement” policies to safety-net programs.   Work requirement […]

James Myall
Posted April 12, 2018
Tags Economy, Health Care, Medicaid
Health Care

Prescription costs will continue to climb until transparency is brought to pharmaceutical pricing

Access to affordable health care, which all Mainers deserve, must include access to affordable prescription drugs. Medication is a critical component of health care; From antibiotics and […]

James Myall
Posted April 9, 2018
Tags Health Care
Maine’s Economy

New federal wage data brings more evidence for success of Maine's new minimum wage law

New Occupational and Employment Statistics, or OES, data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics continued to strengthen the case that Maine’s new voter-approved minimum […]

James Myall
Posted April 2, 2018
Tags Minimum Wage, Wages
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
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