Bonds: Building blocks for a stronger Maine economy

“Maine has a lot of work to do in order to keep up with our rapidly changing world and to compete successfully in the global marketplace. Implementing […]

Marpheen Chann-Berry

Posted July 13, 2015

Tags Bonds, Infrastructure

Maine’s Economy

Retirement crisis: Mainers in part-time and low-wage jobs face living out their retirement years in poverty

“One-third of workers in America have no retirement savings and those who have savings, do not have enough to live comfortably. Of those closest to retirement (age 55-64), one […]

Jody Harris

Posted June 24, 2015

Tags Infrastructure, Jobs

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

A crumbling road is not the route to economic growth

“If the governor and legislature want vibrant downtowns and a thriving economy, they must invest in our roads and highways. If they don’t want our downtowns to […]

Jody Harris

Posted June 4, 2015

Tags Budget, Economy, Infrastructure, Revenue

Taxes and Budget

Question 3 – Maine’s aged bridges need repair

You know the old line, “In Maine, driving is better in the winter because the potholes get filled with snow.” Mainers have always grumbled about road conditions. […]

Jody Harris

Posted October 30, 2013

Tags Bonds, Budget, Infrastructure, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

The Case for Another Bond Package as Soon as Possible

On November 6, Maine voters handily approved three bond issues to fund transportation projects, clean water infrastructure and land conservation. MECEP supported these bonds in the legislature and […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted November 8, 2012

Tags Bonds, Higher Education, Infrastructure

Taxes and Budget

Sensibility, Not Rhetoric, Key to Strong State Finances

On 1/20/2011, Maine’s new State Treasurer, Bruce Poliquin, posted his first official blog describing Maine’s $4.3 billion in unfunded pension liability for teachers and state employees as […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 3, 2011

Tags Budget, Education, Infrastructure

Taxes and Budget

Fact Sheet: Building on a Solid Foundation: Maine’s Future Prosperity Demands Responsible, Fact-based Fiscal Management

MECEP urges the Legislature and Governor to consider all options and adopt a reasonable, balanced approach that preserves needed investments for roads, bridges, schools, health care and […]

MECEP

Posted January 26, 2011

Tags Budget, Education, Infrastructure

Taxes and Budget

This Week on MECEP’s State of the State: “June 8th Ballot: Bonds to Fund Infrastructure Critical to Create Jobs and Grow Maine’s Economy”

Program airs on Time Warner Cable Channel 9 in Central Maine and Aroostook, Cumberland, Washington and York counties, Channel 12 in Penobscot County Augusta, Maine (Monday, […]

Posted May 17, 2010

Tags Bonds, Infrastructure

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Bonds: Building blocks for a stronger Maine economy

Retirement crisis: Mainers in part-time and low-wage jobs face living out their retirement years in poverty

A crumbling road is not the route to economic growth

Question 3 – Maine’s aged bridges need repair

The Case for Another Bond Package as Soon as Possible

Sensibility, Not Rhetoric, Key to Strong State Finances

Fact Sheet: Building on a Solid Foundation: Maine’s Future Prosperity Demands Responsible, Fact-based Fiscal Management

This Week on MECEP’s State of the State: “June 8th Ballot: Bonds to Fund Infrastructure Critical to Create Jobs and Grow Maine’s Economy”