Jobs and Income Beware the Bogus Business Ranking Forbes magazine is out with its latest “Best States for Business” rankings. Maine’s ranking, 50th, will grab headlines and provide fodder for further assaults on Maine’s environment, […] Garrett Martin Posted December 12, 2011 Tags Economy, Jobs, Taxes
Health Care Health Care Jobs in Maine: Impact of Medicaid Jobs are the most pressing issue in Maine. The health care industry is a major economic engine and source of jobs in the state. The map and […] Jody Harris Posted December 9, 2011 Tags Health Care, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Data Show Administration’s Proposed Health Care Budget Cuts Would Cost More than 4,400 Jobs Statewide If adopted, these cuts would “further worsen Maine’s employment picture and the prospects for future growth” Augusta, Maine (Friday, December 9, 2011)- The Maine Center for […] Posted December 9, 2011 Tags Budget, Health Care, Jobs
Maine’s Economy Buy Local and Grow Maine’s Economy A new MECEP study (see full report) confirms that, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the local economic impact of consumer spending at locally owned businesses in Portland is […] Mark Sullivan Posted December 7, 2011 Tags Economy, Jobs, Local
Jobs and Income Fact Sheet: Getting Maine Back to Work Maine has a jobs deficit. More than 100,000 Mainers are unemployed or underemployed. A responsible bond package can create jobs now and pave the way for future […] MECEP Posted September 27, 2011 Tags Bonds, Employment, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Fact Sheet: Jobs, The Immediate Deficit America Must Tackle A balanced approach, one that includes a responsible mix of spending cuts and revenue increases by closing tax loopholes for example, offers the best blueprint for sustained […] MECEP Posted August 31, 2011 Tags Jobs, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget Employment Opportunities, Not Taxes Motivates People to Leave Maine Study findings reinforce MECEP’s arguments against irresponsible tax cut proposals currently pending in the Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine (Wednesday, April 13, 2011) — The Maine Center for […] Posted April 13, 2011 Tags Employment, Jobs, Taxes
Maine’s Economy Testimony in Support of L.D. 553, An Act to Reduce Maine's Dependence on Oil MECEP supports LD 553 because it is in Maine’s best economic and environmental interests to reduce its dependency on oil. Maine energy costs are higher than the […] MECEP Posted April 4, 2011 Tags Economy, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Why are people leaving The County? Recent census data shows that Aroostook County is losing population. Applying the logic contained in a recent blog post from the State Treasurer’s office, the main reason […] Garrett Martin Posted March 25, 2011 Tags Economy, Jobs, Taxes
Jobs and Income Testimony on L.D. 516, “An Act To Amend Maine Law To Conform with Federal Law Regarding Employment Practices for Certain Minors” MECEP has reservations about L.D. 516 because we believe it effectively eliminates reasonable, long-standing protections that ensure our teenage workers strike a proper balance between education and […] MECEP Posted March 9, 2011 Tags Job Quality, Jobs