Maine’s Economy The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer Updated August 2, 2023 The White House negotiated a deal with Republicans in June to raise the debt ceiling and curb spending, averting default. Information on this […] Karin Leuthy Posted June 5, 2023 Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy, Explainer, Tax Fairness
Maine’s Economy MECEP statement on debt ceiling agreement Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) President and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to the debt ceiling agreement: “While we’re relieved the nation isn’t headed for a catastrophic […] Posted June 2, 2023 Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy
Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: Seasonal worker shortage and debt ceiling debate Garrett Martin from the Maine Center for Economic Policy sat down with CBS13 to discuss Maine’s seasonal worker shortage and the debt ceiling debate in Washington. Click […] Fox 23 Posted May 31, 2023 Tags Debt Ceiling, Federal, Jobs, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy The Maine Center for Economic Policy, a progressive advocacy group, estimates that more than 350,000 Maine residents receive Social Security, 105,000 receive federal veterans’ benefits and 88,000 […] Portland Press Herald Posted May 24, 2023 Tags Debt Ceiling, Federal