Taxes and Budget

Proposed federal rule would endanger $6 billion of federal funding to Maine

At a glance The proposed OMB rule could expose roughly $6 billion in federal funding to Maine to new political conditions, including $900 million in competitive grants […]

James Myall

Posted August 10, 2026

Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Health Care, Infrastructure

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Four years later, Americans are paying the cost of the Dobbs decision

Access to abortion is critical to economic security. When Americans have freedom to exercise their reproductive rights, they are more likely to find work or go to […]

James Myall

Posted June 24, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Federal, Health Care, Inequality

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

How MaineCare is helping more Mainers afford health care and strengthening the economy

At a glance: MaineCare helps nearly 476,000 Mainers pay for health care, including doctor visits, medicine, and long-term care. It helps children, older adults, people with disabilities, […]

James Myall

Posted June 11, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid

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

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Proposed federal rule would endanger $6 billion of federal funding to Maine

Four years later, Americans are paying the cost of the Dobbs decision

How MaineCare is helping more Mainers afford health care and strengthening the economy

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