Taxes and Budget

Thousands of Mainers lose food assistance in wake of One Big Beautiful Bill changes

Author’s note: This blogpost uses available data from March 2026. Some newer data from April 2026 is now available, showing the total reduction in Maine SNAP recipients […]

James Myall

Posted May 13, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Food Insecurity, SNAP

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

2026 Session Recap: Health care and the safety net

The legislative session in 2026 was overshadowed by federal threats to food security and health care. In particular, the passage of HR 1 last year created a […]

James Myall

Posted April 30, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid, SNAP

Maine’s Economy

2026 Session Recap: Immigration and tribal sovereignty

The Maine legislature made mixed progress on racial equity in 2026. While there were efforts to shield New Mainers from excessive actions of federal agencies like US […]

James Myall

Posted April 30, 2026

Tags Federal, Immigration, Racial Equity, Tribal Sovereignty

Jobs and Income

2026 Session Recap: Workers and the care economy

The second session of the 132nd legislature included the passage of several laws that will improve working conditions for Mainers and make it easier to get access […]

James Myall

Posted April 30, 2026

Tags Caregiving, Child Care, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

What’s in the 2026 supplemental budget package

The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee (AFA) met Wednesday and recommended passage of a supplemental budget bill that raises taxes on the highest-earning Mainers and draws from […]

James Myall

Posted April 3, 2026

Tags Appropriations Committee, Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Hospital pricing bill could save Mainers $200 million over 5 years

At a glance: LD 2196 would stop hospitals from raising prices too fast, saving Mainers about $203 million over five years Almost half of Maine families are […]

James Myall

Posted March 27, 2026

Tags Affordable Care Act, Economic Security, Health Care, Medicaid, Medicare

Taxes and Budget

Lawmakers need to act to avoid a $174 million budget hole next year

At a glance: Governor Mills’ budget proposal delays up to $174 million in bills — including teacher raises and tax breaks that get more expensive over time […]

James Myall

Posted March 25, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

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

What’s in Governor Mills’ supplemental budget proposal

At a glance: The governor’s supplemental budget proposal uses surplus and Budget Stabilization Fund dollars to maintain current services, meet new federal requirements, fund one-time initiatives, and […]

James Myall

Posted February 10, 2026

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

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Thousands of Mainers lose food assistance in wake of One Big Beautiful Bill changes

2026 Session Recap: Health care and the safety net

2026 Session Recap: Immigration and tribal sovereignty

2026 Session Recap: Workers and the care economy

What’s in the 2026 supplemental budget package

Hospital pricing bill could save Mainers $200 million over 5 years

Lawmakers need to act to avoid a $174 million budget hole next year

Immigration operations cost Maine’s economy millions

6 ways President Trump is shaping Maine’s economy in his first year

What’s in Governor Mills’ supplemental budget proposal