Maine’s Economy The State of Working Maine in 2008 2007 was a year of conflicting – and sometimes troubling – trends in the Maine economy. On the upside, the Maine economy grew modestly, as did productivity […] Jody Harris Posted September 3, 2008 Tags Economy, Incomes, Job Quality
Maine’s Economy In Maine Recent Economic Growth Did Not Raise All Boats According to Census Bureau data released today, Mainers were not likely to be earning much more last year than when the last recession bottomed out in 2001. […] Posted August 26, 2008 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy Choices: Spreading Prosperity by Revitalizing Maine Woods Tourism Maine’s rural hinterland, despite its history and natural beauty, shows numerous signs of chronic economic and community distress. Compared to the state’s relatively prosperous southern and coastal counties, the six […] Jody Harris Posted July 29, 2008 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy The Housing Choice Voucher Program Maine’s economy benefits from the $68 million in federal funds that support the Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as the Section 8 program) , but reforms are […] Jody Harris Posted April 14, 2008 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy Continued Slow Growth in Year Five of Economic Recovery: Not All Maine Workers Benefiting The Maine Center for Economic Policy released today State of Working Maine 2007, its annual report on the status of Maine workers. Data shows that into the […] Posted September 6, 2007 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Maine’s Economy New Report Identifies Economic Development Strategies for Rural Maine Augusta, ME – The Maine Center for Economic Policy today released Health Care and Tourism: A Lead Sector Strategy for Rural Maine, David Vail and Lisa Pohlmann […] Posted April 26, 2007 Tags Economy
Taxes and Budget TABOR: Not a Healthy Idea for Maine The Colorado experience with TABOR provides a concrete example of what is likely to happen in Maine if this measure passes on November 7th — major reductions […] Posted October 22, 2006 Tags Economy, Property Tax, Taxes
Maine’s Economy The Maine Economy Continues to Recover, but Not All Are Being Lifted (Augusta, ME) The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) released today the State of Working Maine 2005 report, by Edmund Cervone.The Maine economy has improved at a […] Posted September 5, 2005 Tags Economic Security, Economy