Jobs and Income

Rent-a-bank schemes would undercut Maine’s borrower protections

Maine has a long tradition of consumer protection, drawing on a shared commitment to transparency and fairness for borrowers. Lawmakers recently extended Maine’s track record by shoring […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted April 10, 2023

Tags Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Predatory Lending, Racial Equity

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Predatory Lending — An Explainer

What is predatory lending? Lenders are considered predatory when they use practices that involve fraudulent, unfair, and abusive loan terms, including ultra-high interest rates and fees, aggressive […]

Karin Leuthy

Posted March 24, 2023

Tags Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Explainer, Inclusive Economy, Predatory Lending

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2023

2023 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

James Myall

Posted March 6, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Taxes and Budget

Modernize the spending cap to meet the moment

The state budget allows us to make important investments in the future of our state and all Mainers by funding our schools, health care, infrastructure, and communities. […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted February 16, 2023

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

MECEP reaction to State of the Budget address

Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) president and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to Governor Mills’ State of the Budget address: “State budget choices can change lives. Maine […]

Posted February 15, 2023

Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Family and Medical Leave, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Legislative commission recommends strong, progressive paid family leave program for Maine

On February 7, the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program issued its final report, concluding more than a year of work examining […]

James Myall

Posted February 14, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Family and Medical Leave, Job Quality, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more.

Governor Mills’ proposed budget for the coming biennium makes important investments in the health, education, and financial security of Maine people. In the coming months, lawmakers should […]

Josie Phillips

Posted January 24, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Higher Education, Housing

Taxes and Budget

Heating and housing relief package can’t wait until January

Last week, the Maine legislature voted on a $474 million emergency heating and housing relief bill proposed by Governor Mills in consultation with Democratic and Republican leaders. […]

James Myall

Posted December 15, 2022

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Housing, Inequality, Poverty

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

To improve heating and housing relief bill, lawmakers should target relief more closely

Maine lawmakers are currently considering a $440 million proposal to provide emergency heating and housing relief this winter, according to a draft obtained by the Bangor Daily […]

James Myall

Posted December 6, 2022

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Taxes and Budget

Janet Mills readies heating relief package that could include direct checks

While the Maine Center for Economic Policy does not have a specific proposal for relief, it wants to see a proposal targeted at low-income and middle-class Mainers […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted November 29, 2022

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy

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Rent-a-bank schemes would undercut Maine’s borrower protections

Predatory Lending — An Explainer

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2023

Modernize the spending cap to meet the moment

MECEP reaction to State of the Budget address

Legislative commission recommends strong, progressive paid family leave program for Maine

Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more.

Heating and housing relief package can’t wait until January

To improve heating and housing relief bill, lawmakers should target relief more closely

Janet Mills readies heating relief package that could include direct checks