Taxes and Budget

Two Maine groups make case for decriminalizing drug use and possession

The Maine Center for Economic Policy and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine discussed findings from their new report “A Better Path for Maine: The Case […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

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. […]

WABI

Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Maine ACLU, Maine Center for Economic Policy release report calling for drug decriminalization

On Monday, the Maine ACLU and Maine Center for Economic Policy held a press conference, discussing a new report that recommends decriminalizing drug use and possession in the state. […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Report: Maine bears staggering social, monetary costs associated with drug criminalization

A new report from the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Center for Economic Policy finds that prosecution and incarceration associated with drug use and possession are costing […]

Maine Public

Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on the Governor’s announced budget change package

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds the governor’s proposed additional funding for behavioral health services as a step toward addressing unmet needs left out of the original budget […]

Posted March 18, 2022

Tags Budget, Health Care, Housing, Property Tax, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Podcast: The State House floods and some bills are drowned

Sarah Austin of the Maine Center for Economic Policy joins the podcast this week to discuss what’s in the state budget, what’s out and what decisions are […]

Beacon

Posted March 17, 2022

Tags Budget

Taxes and Budget

American Rescue Plan funds create local opportunities to advance equitable pandemic recovery

Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March of 2021, sending $130 billion dollars to county and municipal governments across the country to support recovery […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted March 15, 2022

Tags Budget, Infrastructure, Local

Taxes and Budget

‘Dark store theory’ leaves local residents paying more than their fair share in taxes

Even if you have never heard of the “dark store theory,” odds are you’re paying the price for it. While everyday Mainers and small business owners pay […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted March 7, 2022

Tags Budget, Dark Stores, Local, Property Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on state surplus budget proposal

AUGUSTA, Maine — Garrett Martin, president & CEO at the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), released the following statement in reaction to Gov. Mills’ proposed allocation of Maine’s […]

Posted March 3, 2022

Tags Budget, Economy, Income Tax

Taxes and Budget

Opinion: Maine’s leaders must make the most out of historic surplus

When a state’s budget fully invests in its people and communities, everyone benefits. Today, Maine has a surplus and policymakers have an opportunity to improve people’s lives, get our […]

Beacon

Posted March 2, 2022

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Tax Fairness, Taxes

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Two Maine groups make case for decriminalizing drug use and possession

Report calls on Maine to decriminalize drug use and possession

Maine ACLU, Maine Center for Economic Policy release report calling for drug decriminalization

Report: Maine bears staggering social, monetary costs associated with drug criminalization

MECEP statement on the Governor’s announced budget change package

Podcast: The State House floods and some bills are drowned

American Rescue Plan funds create local opportunities to advance equitable pandemic recovery

‘Dark store theory’ leaves local residents paying more than their fair share in taxes

MECEP statement on state surplus budget proposal

Opinion: Maine’s leaders must make the most out of historic surplus