Taxes and Budget Maine Senate Republicans backtrack on budget deal, jeopardizing health care and forestry Updated 3/13/2025 At a glance: Maine Senate Republicans agreed on a budget to help health care and forestry — the state has extra funds to cover these […] James Myall Posted March 12, 2025 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Jobs, Revenue
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Tariffs — An Explainer What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes on imported goods that, when well-targeted and strategically planned, can be a powerful economic tool. They help counter unfair trade practices, […] Karin Leuthy Posted March 11, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Jobs, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget GOP plan shifting SNAP costs to states risks hunger for 172,200 Mainers Congressional Republicans’ proposal to push SNAP food costs to states would put 172,200 children, older Mainers, and Mainers with disabilities at risk of hunger AUGUSTA — 172,200 […] Posted March 11, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Food Insecurity, Medicaid, SNAP
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Canadian boycott could hurt Maine’s tourism economy Relations between the United States and Canada have deteriorated rapidly in the wake of threats by President Trump ranging from imposing tariffs to outright annexation. In response […] James Myall Posted February 20, 2025 Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue
Maine’s Economy MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025 2025 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 January 27, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Education, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Incomes, Poverty, Seniors, Unemployment, Wages
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 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 Tags Caregiving, Child Care, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Gender, Health Care, Higher Education, Housing, Immigration, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Poverty, Racial Equity, Unemployment, 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