Testimony in Opposition to LD 291, LD 337, LD 551, LD 829, and LD 851

“Now that Question 2 is law, Maine has a bona fide path to fully funding education in 2018 and the wealthiest 1% of Maine households still pay […]

Trump budget would drain millions out of Maine’s economy; from agriculture to workforce development

President Trump’s budget proposal, unveiled on Thursday, would have dramatic and detrimental effects on Mainers across the state, as it eliminates or reduces federal spending on a […]

The LePage administration’s Q2 analysis gets it wrong

Economic impact analysis is not an exact science. It is rife with assumptions. Bad assumptions result in bad analysis. And bad analysis yields bad public policy. Look […]

Older Low-Income Mainers Face 1500% Increase in Insurance Premiums Under House GOP Plan

Testimony neither for nor against LD 390, Part S (tax expenditures)

“Those who benefit under an economic development policy should include Maine families who are most harmed by depressed economic conditions. Whether this is through new jobs or […]

Testimony neither for nor against LD 513, An Act to Eliminate the State Income Tax for Maine Public Employee Retirement System Pensions

“The primary beneficiaries of complete elimination of state income tax for MainePERS pension are likely to be wealthier households. Ultimately, these outcomes would subvert rather than enhance […]

Testimony in Opposition to Parts ZZZ, EEEE, FFFF, GGGG, HHHH, JJJJ, and KKKK of the Governor’s Proposed Budget, LD 390

The governor’s budget proposal presents you with a series of false choices – between protecting the most vulnerable elderly and disabled Mainers, and providing health care for […]

Testimony in Opposition to Part I of the Governor’s Proposed Budget, LD 390

The proposal to further restrict MaineCare eligibility is short-sighted and dangerous. It puts the health of almost 25,000 Mainers at risk, increases the financial strain on our […]

Maine kids increasingly lack health insurance, in contrast to children nationwide

MECEP submitted this graphic along with testimony in opposition to Part I of the governor’s proposed budget, LD 390. Click on the graphic for a PDF of the full […]

Testimony in Opposition to Governor's Proposed Budget, Parts D, E, and F

These proposed tax changes would stand in the way of building thriving communities and a strong Maine economy. There is a direct correlation between state resources and […]