Maine’s Economy Local abortion-rights supporters express outrage at Supreme Court ruling Karin Leuthy of the Maine Center for Economic Policy, a nonpartisan policy research organization, says this will not only affect women’s health rights but the economic security of […] NewsCenter Maine Posted June 24, 2022 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy Everything You Need To Know About Maine Stimulus Checks In an attempt to help residents deal with high inflation costs, Maine has begun issuing $850 stimulus payments to qualified taxpayers. As of June 24, stimulus checks […] Forbes Posted June 24, 2022 Tags Budget, Economy
Maine’s Economy Report: Corporate Consolidation Seen as Major Driver of Inflation Seven in 10 Americans view inflation as the most pressing issue facing the nation right now, and in Maine, a new report seeks to explore the causes, […] Public News Service Posted June 24, 2022 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Inflation
Maine’s Economy Report: inflation costs driven mostly by profits, not labor cost The report by the Maine Center for Economic Progress said corporate profits are rising as Mainers feel the pinch of record-high inflation and pointed the finger at […] The Center Square Posted June 22, 2022 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Inflation
Maine’s Economy New report explores the role of corporate power in high costs AUGUSTA, MAINE — Prices are rising and Mainers are feeling the pinch. At the same time, some of the world’s largest corporations are reporting record profits. This […] Posted June 20, 2022 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Inflation
Maine’s Economy Feeling the Pinch: Inflation and corporate consolidation Prices are rising and Mainers are feeling the pinch. At the same time, some of the world’s largest corporations are reporting record profits. The mismatch between Mainers […] James Myall Posted June 20, 2022 Tags Children, Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Inflation, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Congress should focus on addressing the many rising costs that are hurting Mainers Election seasons can heighten tensions while reducing legislative activity, but right now, before ads and mail pieces clutter our mailboxes and debates heat up, there’s a window […] Bangor Daily News Posted June 1, 2022 Tags Children, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care
Maine’s Economy Paul LePage Is Back! By most metrics, despite the high inflation and soaring energy costs, Governor Mills has a sterling set of accomplishments to fall back on during her reelection campaign […] The Nation Posted May 31, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Jobs, Poverty, Revenue
Taxes and Budget How Maine is spending federal rescue plan funds Under the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), over $4.5 billion of federal funding is flowing into Maine to contend with the impacts of the COVID-19 […] Maura Pillsbury Posted May 19, 2022 Tags ARPA, Budget, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Health Care, Infrastructure
MECEP report shows the Child Tax Credit made a tangible difference for Maine families The improved and expanded monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been one of the most successful and popular American Rescue Plan Act programs, providing flexibility to parents […] MECEP Posted May 13, 2022 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Incomes, Poverty