
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.
The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

Proposed Dirigo business subsidy is a bad deal for Maine and could worsen inequality

Maine needs a “reporting pay” requirement

About that tax ranking…

Proposed Dirigo business subsidy is a bad deal for Maine and could worsen inequality

About that tax ranking…

Legislators can build on Governor’s change package to boost economic vitality for Maine families

10 unanswered questions about the proposed Dirigo business subsidy

Maine needs a “reporting pay” requirement

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families

The High Cost of Undervaluing Direct Care Work

MaineCare Expansion at 4: Greater Care, Healthier Hospitals, Stronger Economy

The Inflation Reduction Act makes our tax code fairer, tackles the climate crisis, and makes health care more affordable for Mainers

130th Legislature makes health care more affordable for Mainers

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

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

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

Protections for private student loan borrowers protect seniors and people with disabilities

The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

About that tax ranking…

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer


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