Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Rising inflation is likely temporary — and the Build Back Better bill will help curb it Over the past several months, inflation has risen relatively quickly, particularly in contrast to the past decade of exceptionally small price increases. This has led to misplaced […] James Myall Posted November 16, 2021 Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget New research finds Biden agenda would strengthen long-term economic growth, ease inflation On Thursday, Moody’s Analytics released an assessment of the projected macroeconomic impact of both the federal infrastructure and Build Back Better reconciliation bills. The analysis found the […] Arthur Phillips Posted November 4, 2021 Tags Economy, Federal
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New Report & Press Event: State of Working Maine 2021 AUGUSTA, MAINE — The experiences of frontline workers during the pandemic offer lessons beyond the immediate public health threat, according to a new report released today by the Maine […] Posted November 4, 2021 Tags Caregiving, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Inequality, Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Days, Racial Equity, Unemployment, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Jobs report highlights continued barriers to Mainers returning to work Today, the Maine Department of Labor released data showing a modest decline in jobs, further evidence that the September 4 expiration of supplemental unemployment support for tens […] Arthur Phillips Posted October 22, 2021 Tags Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment, Wages
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget American Rescue Plan Act funding creates opportunity for Maine counties Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to provide relief to states and localities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with its passage, an […] Maura Pillsbury Posted October 8, 2021 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Taxes and Budget Child Tax Credit expansion reducing hunger, increasing security for Maine kids — Congress must continue this life-changing program The Biden administration’s improvements to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) are cutting child hunger and improving economic security for families nationwide. About 4 out of 5 kids […] Sarah Austin Posted September 27, 2021 Tags Children, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Investing in state employees will grow Maine’s economy and address the gender pay gap A busy legislative session wrapped up with an urgent issue unresolved: the future of public sector work in Maine. After years of being underpaid and working in […] Arthur Phillips Posted August 12, 2021 Tags Budget, Economy, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Maine’s Economy Inflation leads to higher prices for tourists in Maine “The expectation is that this is going to settle down over the coming months and years,” Maine Center for Economic Policy Tax and Budget Analyst Sarah Austin […] WGME Posted July 14, 2021 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy There is hope for a rural Maine renaissance At the same time, I directed a Maine Center for Economic Policy project, Spreading Prosperity to All of Maine, which also highlighted opportunities for rural revitalization. The keys, we […] Bangor Daily News Posted June 8, 2021 Tags Economy, Recession
Taxes and Budget Maine can clamp down on corporate tax dodging by targeting tax haven abuse When Maine communities thrive, so do the corporations that do business here. But when profitable corporations build their wealth by exploiting the tax code and hiding their […] Sarah Austin Posted April 14, 2021 Tags Economy, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes