Maine’s Economy Immigration operations cost Maine’s economy millions At a glance: 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 […] James Myall Posted March 13, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Immigration, Inequality, Racial Equity
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget 6 ways President Trump is shaping Maine’s economy in his first year After one year in office, the effects of President Trump’s economic policies are beginning to show in state data. His attempts to reshape the economy through tariffs, […] James Myall Posted March 13, 2026 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Federal, Immigration, Jobs, Tariffs
Taxes and Budget Lawmakers can seize the opportunity to raise revenue for important priorities Governor Janet Mills has released her FY26- FY27 supplemental budget and now lawmakers have important decisions to make about how they will allocate state funds to meet […] Maura Pillsbury Posted March 10, 2026 Tags Budget, Inequality, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
2025 Legislative Priorities 2025 Legislative Priorities MECEP’s legislative priorities in 2025 aim to advance economic justice and opportunity, including racial equity. We want to bring fairness and accountability to the […] MECEP Posted March 4, 2026
Taxes and Budget Tax conformity decisions will shape Maine’s future (Part 3: The QSBS tax break is BS) Many of Maine’s tax rules are tied to federal law, so when federal tax laws change, the state must decide whether to follow or set its own […] Maura Pillsbury Posted March 4, 2026 Tags Budget, Federal, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: State of the Union In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the State of the Union address. […] WGME Posted February 25, 2026 Tags Economy, Federal, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Progressive groups in Maine call for tax increases on the wealthy Mainers for Tax Fairness includes the Maine Center for Economic Policy, Maine People’s Alliance, Maine Service Employees Association SEIU Local 1989 and more than 20 other groups. […] Spectrum News Posted February 23, 2026 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for Maine James Myall, an analyst with the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy, said the exemptions, which are a part of the pact designed to alleviate trade barriers […] Portland Press Herald Posted February 20, 2026 Tags Federal, Tariffs
Taxes and Budget ‘Moment for courage’: Mainers push for taxes on ultra wealthy to fund critical care Ryan Tipping, director of campaigns and strategy at the Maine Center for Economic Policy, explained how Maine must strengthen its own revenue system in response to recent […] Beacon Posted February 20, 2026 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Maine group urges lawmakers to prioritize affordability over tax cuts for the wealthy Ryan Tipping, campaigns and strategy director for the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said the state needs long-term solutions. “We need more than just one type of […] Fox Bangor Posted February 19, 2026 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
