Maine’s Economy Sen. Collins explains her ‘no’ vote on Trump’s mega bill James Myall, economic policy analyst for the Maine Center for Economic Policy, a left-leaning think tank, said even with changes to work requirements that Collins is suggesting, […] Portland Press Herald Posted July 2, 2025 Tags Federal, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy Congress is out to get immigrants. Maine will pay the price. “Here’s the truth: Taking away health insurance doesn’t make people healthier. It just means folks wait until they’re really sick to go to the ER, which is […] Portland Press Herald Posted June 28, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Federal, Racial Equity, Trump Tax Cuts
Wednesday Sit-Down: Budget battle aftermath in Augusta In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13/FOX23 to talk about the impacts of the budget […] WGME Posted June 26, 2025 Tags Wednesday Sit Down
Health Care Rural Maine can’t afford hospital losses that Republican reconciliation bill would bring If Republicans in Congress pass their reconciliation bill, rural Mainers might soon have to drive hours just to see a doctor, or call 911 and pray the […] Bangor Daily News Posted June 26, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Federal, Health Care, Trump Tax Cuts
Jobs and Income Gov. Mills again vetoes bill protecting farmworkers’ right to discuss work conditions Though most other workers are protected from retaliation when speaking about working conditions, farmworkers have long been excluded because those roles were historically filled by Black workers, […] Maine Morning Star Posted June 24, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Farmworkers, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity
Health Care Sen. Susan Collins highlights struggles of rural healthcare providers in amendment to spending package The Maine Center for Economic Policy has said 4 Maine hospitals are likely to close if the legislation is passed with its proposed cuts to Medicaid. Click here to […] WABI Posted June 24, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Federal, Medicaid, Trump Tax Cuts
Jobs and Income Gov. Mills vetoes farmworker protections bill Arthur Phillips, economic policy analyst at MECEP, called that bill a “historic step forward,” but wrote that the veto of LD 588 makes it a “partial victory.” […] Beacon Posted June 24, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Farmworkers, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Press conference to urge passage of LD 1294 to expand Maine’s child tax credit Senate President Daughtry, advocates, and families urge passage of LD 1294 to expand Maine’s child tax credit Pictured left to right: Tabetha Thomas, Jess Charrier, Garrett Martin, […] Posted April 7, 2025 Tags Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget GOP plan shifting SNAP costs to states risks hunger for 172,200 Mainers Congressional Republicans’ proposal to push SNAP food costs to states would put 172,200 children, older Mainers, and Mainers with disabilities at risk of hunger AUGUSTA — 172,200 […] Posted March 11, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Food Insecurity, Medicaid, SNAP
Taxes and Budget MECEP statement on Mills budget proposal “Governor Mills’ budget comes up short for workers and families,” says MECEP President and CEO Garrett Martin. “While Mainers struggle with soaring costs, wealthy people and multinational […] Posted January 10, 2025 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Health Care, Tax Fairness, Taxes
