Maine’s Economy

Statement on Impact of Buying Locally in Cumberland County

For more than 17 years, MECEP has worked to advance public policies that help Maine people prosper in a strong, fair and sustainable economy. This includes providing […]

MECEP

Posted December 6, 2011

Tags Economy, Local

Fact Sheet: Buying Locally Pays Big Dividends for Maine's Economy

A summary of the findings of a recent MECEP study that found when consumers buy from locally owned businesses Maine’s economy benefits much more than when they […]

MECEP

Posted December 5, 2011

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

Going Local: Quantifying the Economic Impacts of Buying from Locally Owned Businesses in Portland, Maine

MECEP research and analysis finds that when consumers buy from locally owned businesses they have a much greater positive impact on Maine’s economy than when they spend […]

Garrett Martin

Posted December 5, 2011

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

Statement on the Summer Food Service Program at Maine Council of Churches Press Conference

I’m Garrett Martin, Executive Director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy. I appreciate the opportunity to join the Maine Council of Churches and our other partner […]

MECEP

Posted November 17, 2011

Tags Economy, Food Insecurity, Local

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Media Briefing: Reactions to disappointing findings about poverty in Maine and America

Representatives from the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), Maine Children’s Alliance (MCA), Maine Equal Justice Partners (MEJP) and Maine Community Action Association (MCAA) discussed the findings […]

Posted September 22, 2011

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Poverty

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Announces the Selection of Garrett Martin as Its New Executive Director

Associate Director and Former Board Member “has the vision, expertise and management skills” needed as the organization moves forward Augusta, Maine (Monday, August 22, 2011)—The Board of […]

Posted August 22, 2011

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

2011 Summary of Legislative Actions

The attached document is a summary of actions taken during the First Session of the 125th Maine Legislature. by Dan Coyne, Legislative Director Legislative Summary

Jody Harris

Posted July 29, 2011

Tags Economy

Taxes and Budget

Tax Burden “Rankings” Poor Measure of a State’s Economic Climate

“Tax cuts may be an effective political strategy and lowering business and investment taxes may appeal to corporate interests and attract campaign contributions, but they have little […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted May 19, 2011

Tags Economy, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Asians in the Maine Economy: Opportunities for Growth

Asians in the Maine Economy: Opportunities for Growth is the second in a series of reports by the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) on immigration and its importance to our state’s […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 20, 2011

Tags Economy, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

Maine Leaders Pay Tribute to Christopher "Kit" St. John

Maine leaders pay tribute to Christopher “Kit” St.John, who will leave his position as MECEP Executive Director at the end of 2011. See Press Release. Former Governor John […]

Posted April 14, 2011

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Statement on Impact of Buying Locally in Cumberland County

Fact Sheet: Buying Locally Pays Big Dividends for Maine's Economy

Going Local: Quantifying the Economic Impacts of Buying from Locally Owned Businesses in Portland, Maine

Statement on the Summer Food Service Program at Maine Council of Churches Press Conference

MECEP Media Briefing: Reactions to disappointing findings about poverty in Maine and America

MECEP Announces the Selection of Garrett Martin as Its New Executive Director

2011 Summary of Legislative Actions

Tax Burden “Rankings” Poor Measure of a State’s Economic Climate

Asians in the Maine Economy: Opportunities for Growth

Maine Leaders Pay Tribute to Christopher "Kit" St. John