Health Care

Mainers among millions benefiting from new federal rule on medical debt

“This new rule will help more than 100,000 Mainers who hold medical debt, which in most cases was incurred simply for trying to take care of their basic health […]

Beacon

Posted January 7, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Federal, Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Maine's Economic Outlook

The state faces a predicted revenue shortfall. Incoming President Trump is threatening to place tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods. Maine’s labor shortage is expected to persist […]

Maine Public

Posted January 6, 2025

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Revenue

Maine’s Economy

What I am thankful for in politics

I am thankful to the Maine Center for Economic Policy for always showing us how Maine’s economy can work better for everyone. Click here to read the full […]

Beacon

Posted November 26, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Inequality

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

READ THE BRIEF At a glance Maine’s tax code is inadequate for current and future needs. Policies since 2011 have favored the wealthy and corporations, reducing resources […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted November 21, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Estate Tax, Income Tax, Property Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Wednesday Sit-Down: State of working in Maine in 2024

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, James Myall, policy analyst from the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to talk about the state of […]

WGME

Posted October 23, 2024

Tags Caregiving, Economic Security, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages, Wednesday Sit Down

Jobs and Income

State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

Report PDF Summary pdf view stories State of Working Maine 2024 examines Maine’s economy and how it performs for working Mainers, particularly in the post-COVID era. A […]

James Myall

Posted October 23, 2024

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

At a glance: Between 2019 and 2023, Maine’s median household income rose 5% to nearly $74,000, while the bottom 20% saw a 1% drop to just over […]

James Myall

Posted September 17, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Health Care, Incomes, Minimum Wage, Poverty, Wages

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

STATEMENT: New census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest Mainers still struggling

New data released today by the US Census Bureau shows inflation-adjusted incomes in Maine rising faster than the national average. The number of Mainers without health insurance […]

Posted September 12, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Health Care, Incomes, Job Quality, Poverty, Wages

Maine’s Economy

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

At a glance: Despite consensus that the economy is in bad shape, Americans are broadly optimistic about their own financial circumstances Economic data mirrors this sentiment: unemployment […]

James Myall

Posted July 30, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Maine’s Economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: Feelings about the economy

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss the economy. Click here to […]

WGME

Posted July 10, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down

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Mainers among millions benefiting from new federal rule on medical debt

Maine's Economic Outlook

What I am thankful for in politics

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

Wednesday Sit-Down: State of working in Maine in 2024

State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

STATEMENT: New census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest Mainers still struggling

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: Feelings about the economy