Rising poverty proves policies like improved child tax credit matter

Earlier this month, the U.S. census released data on poverty in 2022, and despite a growing economy, a great many families have been left behind. Nationally, one […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted September 26, 2023

Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Poverty, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

It should be easy for Congress to prioritize the well-being of children and families

In Maine, about four out of five kids live in households benefiting from the expanded credit, according to the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy. The vast majority of […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted September 22, 2023

Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security

Maine’s Economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: Inflation in Maine

Arthur Phillips from the Maine Center for Economic Policy sat down with CBS13 to discuss inflation in Maine. Click here to watch the full video, first posted […]

Fox 23

Posted August 16, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Inflation

Jobs and Income

Commentary: With Maine governor’s veto, farmworkers were again denied their basic economic rights

This session’s bill represented a small step toward justice for those who do the back-breaking work that fuels our agricultural sector and feeds our state. These workers […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted August 15, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Fair Scheduling, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Wages

Maine’s Economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: Tribal sovereignty in Maine

Penobscot National Ambassador Maulian Bryant sat down with CBS13 to discuss the issue of tribal sovereignty in Maine. Click here to watch the full video, first posted […]

Fox 23

Posted August 9, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Racial Equity, Wednesday Sit Down

Jobs and Income

Worker wins and setbacks in the 2023 legislative sessions

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been steady gains in the overall output of Maine’s economy and workforce, employment levels, and wages for people […]

James Myall

Posted July 31, 2023

Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Fair Scheduling, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Overtime, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Wages

Jobs and Income

MECEP statement on veto of bill to advance farmworker rights

Maine Center for Economic Policy is disappointed at Governor Janet Mills’ decision to veto LD 398, “An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees […]

Posted July 19, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Unions

Taxes and Budget

Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy

This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […]

Sarah Austin

Posted July 13, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Property tax freeze fix would benefit older Mainers who need it most

Update: The proposed changes to the property tax freeze program described here were enacted in July 2023 as part of the state budget, LD 258 part S. Click […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted June 21, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Housing, Property Tax, Seniors, Tax Fairness

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […]

MECEP

Posted May 26, 2023

Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

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Rising poverty proves policies like improved child tax credit matter

It should be easy for Congress to prioritize the well-being of children and families

Wednesday Sit-Down: Inflation in Maine

Commentary: With Maine governor’s veto, farmworkers were again denied their basic economic rights

Wednesday Sit-Down: Tribal sovereignty in Maine

Worker wins and setbacks in the 2023 legislative sessions

MECEP statement on veto of bill to advance farmworker rights

Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy

Property tax freeze fix would benefit older Mainers who need it most

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force