Maine’s Economy How they met economic challenges gives a glimpse into the major candidates for governor The idea was to give more money back to Mainers, but getting rid of the income tax entirely has met resistance from fellow Republicans in the past. And the move […] The Maine Monitor Posted October 9, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy U.S. Trans Survey is a vital resource for the transgender community and policymakers All Mainers benefit when the best information is available to develop policy solutions that address discrimination and inequities in the state. Unfortunately, despite widespread recognition of the […] Josie Phillips Posted September 22, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Gender, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs
Health Care Census data: Health insurance coverage in Maine at record levels This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released 2021 poverty, income, and health data from its Current Population and American Community Surveys (CPS and ACS). Overall, the new national and state […] Posted September 15, 2022 Tags Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, EITC, Health Care, Medicaid
Jobs and Income Jackson Lab to build onsite child care facility According to employee surveys conducted by the lab, the second largest issue they face – right after housing – is day care. Those findings echo similar sentiments […] Mount Desert Islander Posted September 14, 2022 Tags Children, Economic Security, Job Quality
Jobs and Income Maine's minimum wage will rise to $13.80 next year Under a provision of a state law that went into effect last year, Maine’s minimum wage will be adjusted annually based on the cost of living index […] Maine Public Posted September 13, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Inflation, Job Quality, Minimum Wage, Wages
Education Maine’s blue collar workers have college debt too — and welcome the relief MECEP policy analyst James Myall broke down different categories of workers by analyzing the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances and found they all to varying degrees […] Beacon Posted September 2, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Education, Federal, Higher Education, Student Debt
Education Maine lawmakers reckon with Augusta’s role in driving up college costs The long-term financial trends in Maine are stark. Two-thirds of the University of Maine System’s budget was paid for by state funding in 1989, according to a 2021 […] Bangor Daily News Posted August 29, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Education, Federal, Higher Education, Student Debt
Education Maine lawmakers divided over college debt forgiveness Biden’s plan would benefit about 177,000 student loan borrowers in Maine, or about 95% of those who have outstanding federal loans, according to Maine Center for Economic […] The Center Square Posted August 26, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Education, Federal, Higher Education, Student Debt
Education Could student loan forgiveness factor into Maine's races? The left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy estimates that about 177,000 of federal borrowers in Maine will qualify for forgiveness based on the income caps of $125,000 […] Maine Public Posted August 26, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Education, Federal, Higher Education, Student Debt
Education Why Maine’s congressional delegation all didn’t applaud Joe Biden’s student debt plan Biden’s plan landed differently, although the liberal Maine Center for Economic Policy, which supported the action, estimated it would help 177,000 borrowers here while erasing the debt of 30,000 […] Bangor Daily News Posted August 25, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Education, Higher Education, Student Debt