Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: Families stuck in 'affordability crisis' In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the affordability crisis many families are […] WGME Posted September 16, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down
Maine’s Economy Everyday increases cost Maine households $4,300 since Trump returned to office Maine Center for Economic Policy released a summary of cost increases last week, relying on analysis from Democrats on the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee and other […] Maine Morning Star Posted September 16, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 5): Washington’s priorities vs. yours What your tax dollars are funding — and what they could be funding instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 4): Who corporate greed and consolidation really serves When a handful of companies control your grocery bill and your power bill, and private equity firms are buying hospitals and housing, “the market” isn’t setting the […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 3): A tax code built for billionaires Maine families pay more so the wealthiest can pay less. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs to tax […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tax Fairness, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 2): What tariffs are really costing Maine families They were sold as protection. The bill landed at checkout instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tariffs
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 1): How the war in Iran is draining Maine’s wallets Gas, heating oil, and mortgage costs are all climbing with no end in sight. About this series: Maine families are paying more for nearly everything including gas, […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: War with Iran impacts economy In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the war with Iran. Click here […] WGME Posted September 2, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Wednesday Sit Down
Maine’s Economy Limits of ‘affordability checks’ surface as payments begin to arrive in mailboxes There are […] many low income people who don’t apply for assistance programs even though they are eligible, said James Myall, policy analyst for the progressive Maine […] Maine Morning Star Posted August 31, 2026 Tags Economic Security
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: Fallout from the trade war with Canada In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss fallout from the trade war with […] WGME Posted August 26, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Tariffs, Wednesday Sit Down
