Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Low pay for direct care workers is costing Maine millions, according to report Undervaluing the direct care workforce in Maine is costing the state millions each year, according to a new report from the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy. […] Maine Public Posted April 27, 2023 Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Taxes and Budget Taxes are complicated, but the way we think about tax policy doesn’t have to be When we all pitch in to pay for the services and infrastructure that build a thriving economy, everyone benefits. But if some people and corporations don’t pay […] MECEP Posted April 14, 2023 Tags Economy, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget It’s time to shine a light on corporate tax avoidance When corporations don’t pay what they owe in taxes, Maine people, communities, and small businesses end up footing the bill. As Maine Center for Economic Policy has […] Maura Pillsbury Posted April 10, 2023 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Income Tax, Inequality, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness
Maine’s Economy MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2023 2023 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […] James Myall Posted March 6, 2023 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Taxes and Budget Modernize the spending cap to meet the moment The state budget allows us to make important investments in the future of our state and all Mainers by funding our schools, health care, infrastructure, and communities. […] Maura Pillsbury Posted February 16, 2023 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget MECEP reaction to State of the Budget address Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) president and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to Governor Mills’ State of the Budget address: “State budget choices can change lives. Maine […] Posted February 15, 2023 Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Family and Medical Leave, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income Legislative commission recommends strong, progressive paid family leave program for Maine On February 7, the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program issued its final report, concluding more than a year of work examining […] James Myall Posted February 14, 2023 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Family and Medical Leave, Job Quality, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more. Governor Mills’ proposed budget for the coming biennium makes important investments in the health, education, and financial security of Maine people. In the coming months, lawmakers should […] Josie Phillips Posted January 24, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Higher Education, Housing
Maine’s Economy Rising prices ease but more work remains to improve economic security for Mainers Price increases significantly moderated in the second half of 2022 For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the monthly US Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined […] Arthur Phillips Posted January 13, 2023 Tags Economy, Inflation
Taxes and Budget Heating and housing relief package can’t wait until January Last week, the Maine legislature voted on a $474 million emergency heating and housing relief bill proposed by Governor Mills in consultation with Democratic and Republican leaders. […] James Myall Posted December 15, 2022 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Housing, Inequality, Poverty