The Maine Center for Economic Policy is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- and moderate-income Mainers.
MECEP provides citizens, policymakers, advocates, and media with credible and rigorous economic analysis that advances economic justice and prosperity for all Maine people.
Postpartum coverage bill would extend critical health care for new moms in Maine
James Myall
Expanding health care for children will put Maine kids on upward trajectory for life
James Myall
After more than a decade of cuts, it’s time to invest in Maine’s communities
Sarah Austin
With pandemic hardship as high as ever, Congress must move quickly on COVID relief
James Myall
After more than a decade of cuts, it’s time to invest in Maine’s communities
Sarah Austin
Maine doesn’t need a new special interest sales tax loophole
Sarah Austin
Lawmakers should reject scheme to turn PPP into double tax cuts for profitable businesses
Sarah Austin
Tax Policy Options: Maine needs progressive revenue solutions to build a stronger, fairer future
Sarah Austin
Pandemic workplace risks reveal the need for more worker safety protections
James Myall
New year brings minimum wage increase, guaranteed paid time off for Maine workers
Mario Moretto
Maine sees slowing jobs recovery as families face ongoing pandemic hardship
James Myall
REPORT: State of Working Maine 2020
James Myall
Postpartum coverage bill would extend critical health care for new moms in Maine
James Myall
Expanding health care for children will put Maine kids on upward trajectory for life
James Myall
Health data bill would fill in the holes in Maine’s understanding of racial health disparities
James Myall
After two years, Medicaid expansion delivers health care to 70,700 Mainers
James Myall
This year, Maine teachers will spend $5.2 million of their own money on school supplies
James Myall
Student debt collection reform, for-profit college rules top wins for Maine consumers this year
Jody Harris
Student debt relief bond should include targeted aid to Mainers most at risk for default
Jody Harris
Debt-free community college would make college more accessible, boost Maine's economy
James Myall
With pandemic hardship as high as ever, Congress must move quickly on COVID relief
James Myall
MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2021
James Myall
This bill would give lawmakers a new tool to promote racial justice
James Myall
Biden’s COVID relief plan is a solid down payment on promise to ‘build back better’
James Myall
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First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month
February 20, 2021
Maine’s proposed corporate tax break would be better spent on other priorities, advocates say
February 18, 2021
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
February 17, 2021
