Jobs and Income

State of Working Maine 2026: Protecting Workers from Artificial Intelligence

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has raised questions for policymakers. New developments are happening fast and the potential disruption could be far-reaching — but Maine does not need to predict AI’s trajectory before taking action.

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State of Working Maine 2026: Protecting Workers from Artificial Intelligence
Maine's economy

Immigration operations cost Maine’s economy millions

Increased activity by ICE during “Operation Catch of the Day” likely reduced economic activity in parts of Maine, with an estimated $3.4 million drop in retail sales and thousands of workers and students absent due to fear and disruption

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Maine's Economy

The Squeeze

Maine families are paying more for nearly everything including gas, heating oil, groceries, health care, housing. The Squeeze is a five-part series examining what’s driving the cost, how it shows up in a Maine household budget, and what it says about who Washington is really working for.

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MECEP advances equity and prosperity for all Maine people through issue-based analysis, education, and advocacy.

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Taxes and Budget

Thousands of Mainers have lost SNAP as new federal costs loom

Megan Michaud Taxes and Budget

The Prosperity Agenda 2026: A roadmap toward a flourishing Maine

Lauren Stark Taxes and Budget

Tariffs — An Explainer

Karin Leuthy Taxes and Budget

Property Tax — An Explainer

Karin Leuthy
Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Ann

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In the words of workers: Margaret

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In the words of workers: Anthony

MECEP Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Cate

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Health Care

Care is an affordability issue

Lauren Stark Health Care

Upcoming MaineCare cuts will hit rural Maine hardest

James Myall Health Care

Attacks on MaineCare distract from funding cuts and gaps

Lauren Stark Health Care

Medicaid cuts put rural hospitals and economies at risk

Mark Shaffer
Education

Poor pay and strained working conditions cause staffing shortages in Maine schools

James Myall Education

Student debt cancellation would help working families, improve equity, and expand access to higher education

Arthur Phillips Education

To help students finish their degrees and ease workforce challenges, Maine should reform transcript withholding

Arthur Phillips Education

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is broken — let’s fix it

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Maine's Economy

State of Working Maine 2026: Protecting Workers from Artificial Intelligence

James Myall Maine's Economy

The Prosperity Agenda 2026: A roadmap toward a flourishing Maine

Lauren Stark Maine's Economy

Care is an affordability issue

Lauren Stark Maine's Economy

Upcoming MaineCare cuts will hit rural Maine hardest

James Myall
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