
The Maine Center for Economic Policy is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Mainers with low and moderate income.
MECEP advances equity and prosperity for all Maine people through issue-based analysis, education, and advocacy.
Maine minimum wage will rise to $14.15 in 2024, boosting wages for 127,000 Mainers

Good Jobs First finds business subsidies contribute to racial and wealth inequality

Brief: The state of labor organizing in Maine

Worker wins and setbacks in the 2023 legislative sessions

Good Jobs First finds business subsidies contribute to racial and wealth inequality

Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy

Property tax freeze fix would benefit older Mainers who need it most

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

Maine minimum wage will rise to $14.15 in 2024, boosting wages for 127,000 Mainers

Brief: The state of labor organizing in Maine

Worker wins and setbacks in the 2023 legislative sessions

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

Survey results show a “broken” health care system in Maine

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

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

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

About that tax ranking…

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


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