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

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Rising inflation is likely temporary — and the Build Back Better bill will help curb it

New research finds Biden agenda would strengthen long-term economic growth, ease inflation

New Report & Press Event: State of Working Maine 2021

Jobs report highlights continued barriers to Mainers returning to work

American Rescue Plan Act funding creates opportunity for Maine counties

Child Tax Credit expansion reducing hunger, increasing security for Maine kids — Congress must continue this life-changing program

Investing in state employees will grow Maine’s economy and address the gender pay gap

Inflation leads to higher prices for tourists in Maine

There is hope for a rural Maine renaissance

Maine can clamp down on corporate tax dodging by targeting tax haven abuse