Maine’s Economy

Paul LePage Was Saying Whatever He Wanted Before That Was a Thing

In 2011, when Mr. LePage took office, Maine had the 14th lowest rate of poverty in the nation, according to the census; last year, it fell to […]

New York Times

Posted August 13, 2018

Tags Economy

After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018

James Myall, an economist and policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said Maine lawmakers are going to have to grapple with significant issues if […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted July 26, 2018

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

LePage picks 32 communities – including some wealthier ones – for investment incentive

“Some analysts think the lightly regulated program could unlock hundreds of billions of dollars from investors who are hesitant to cash out of investments because of capital […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 21, 2018

Tags Economy

Health Care, Jobs and Income

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too

A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities demonstrates the widespread nature of the harm caused by so-called “work requirement” policies to safety-net programs. Work requirement […]

James Myall

Posted April 12, 2018

Tags Economy, Health Care, Medicaid

Maine’s Economy

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

Given its demographic challenges, Maine’s future economic success will require a welcoming culture that encourages all families, regardless of background, to live, work and prosper in our […]

James Myall

Posted March 21, 2018

Tags Economy, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Matters, February 2018

Your Monthly MECEP MATTERS February 2018 Edition Thanks for making #INCON2018 a success! In late January, we hosted more than 100 legislators, experts, advocates and MECEP supporters […]

Posted February 28, 2018

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Sexual harassment in state government could be costing Maine taxpayers millions in employee turnover and lost productivity, according to MECEP analysis. This week, the Legislature’s State and […]

James Myall

Posted February 28, 2018

Tags Economy, Job Quality, Jobs

Maine’s Economy

Policy Insights 2018 Conference

What does a vision for economic justice and shared prosperity look like? You are invited to join us for a conversation about the opportunities and challenges the […]

MECEP

Posted January 5, 2018

Tags Economy

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Legislature's Opioid Task Force report overlooks key factors in addiction crisis

Another year has come and gone with no sign that the pace of drug related deaths – more than one a day – is slowing. On Wednesday, […]

James Myall

Posted January 2, 2018

Tags Economy, Health Care

Jobs and Income

PRESS RELEASE: 59,000 Mainers to get raises on January 1 as minimum wage rises to $10 per hour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mario Moretto mario@mecep.org (207) 620-1101 AUGUSTA, MAINE — Roughly 59,000 Mainers will receive a direct wage increase on New Year’s Day as Maine’s minimum […]

Posted December 29, 2017

Tags Economy, Minimum Wage, Wages

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Paul LePage Was Saying Whatever He Wanted Before That Was a Thing

After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018

LePage picks 32 communities – including some wealthier ones – for investment incentive

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

MECEP Matters, February 2018

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Policy Insights 2018 Conference

Legislature's Opioid Task Force report overlooks key factors in addiction crisis

PRESS RELEASE: 59,000 Mainers to get raises on January 1 as minimum wage rises to $10 per hour