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State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

This year’s edition of MECEP’s signature annual report examines Maine’s economy and how it performs for working Mainers, particularly in the post-COVID era.

Jobs and Income

Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It

Today in Maine, thousands of older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with behavioral health challenges do not receive the personal care and support services they qualify for through state and federal programs.

Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: Are Tax Giveaways Worth the Money?

Instead of funneling money into unproven tax giveaways, the state should invest funds in programs including housing, child care, and paid leave that will improve economic opportunities for all Mainers, advance equity, and allow people to fully participate in the workforce.

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.

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State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It

Policy Brief: Are Tax Giveaways Worth the Money?

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.

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

In the words of workers: Rebekah

In the words of workers: Lori

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

New budget projections highlight the need to get serious about raising revenue

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for Tax Fairness to flourish

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

In the words of workers: Rebekah

In the words of workers: Lori

In the words of workers: Kevin

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It

Proposed changes to Medicare Savings Program would impact 45,000 older Mainers’ eligibility for health care benefits

In the words of workers: Erin

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

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

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

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How will Trump's proposed tariffs impact Maine?

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Gov. Mills vows lean budget in light of projected revenue shortfall

As Mills administration plans to ‘get to zero’ on new spending, advocates say a fairer tax code is the way ahead

Wednesday Sit-Down: Trump's deportation plan