In some Maine counties, federal food assistance pays for one in six grocery sales

New analysis by MECEP demonstrates just how crucial the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is for hundreds of thousands of Mainers, for local economies and for […]

James Myall

Posted May 3, 2018

Tags Economic Security, Food Insecurity, SNAP

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Despite Poliquin's praise, Maine is no model for food insecurity

As Congress move toward sweeping changes to SNAP, the federal food assistance program, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin is touting Maine’s experiment in stricter eligibility as a model […]

James Myall

Posted April 19, 2018

Tags Economic Security, Food Insecurity, SNAP

Health Care, Jobs and Income

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too

A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities demonstrates the widespread nature of the harm caused by so-called “work requirement” policies to safety-net programs. Work requirement […]

James Myall

Posted April 12, 2018

Tags Economy, Health Care, Medicaid

Health Care

Prescription costs will continue to climb until transparency is brought to pharmaceutical pricing

Access to affordable health care, which all Mainers deserve, must include access to affordable prescription drugs. Medication is a critical component of health care; From antibiotics and […]

James Myall

Posted April 9, 2018

Tags Health Care

Maine’s Economy

New federal wage data brings more evidence for success of Maine's new minimum wage law

New Occupational and Employment Statistics, or OES, data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics continued to strengthen the case that Maine’s new voter-approved minimum […]

James Myall

Posted April 2, 2018

Tags Minimum Wage, Wages

Health Care

After eight years, what's the Affordable Care Act's record in Maine?

Today marks the eighth anniversary of The Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act, commonly known as the ACA, which was signed into law March 23, 2010. The […]

James Myall

Posted March 23, 2018

Tags Affordable Care Act, Federal, Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

Given its demographic challenges, Maine’s future economic success will require a welcoming culture that encourages all families, regardless of background, to live, work and prosper in our […]

James Myall

Posted March 21, 2018

Tags Economy, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Sexual harassment in state government could be costing Maine taxpayers millions in employee turnover and lost productivity, according to MECEP analysis. This week, the Legislature’s State and […]

James Myall

Posted February 28, 2018

Tags Economy, Job Quality, Jobs

Maine’s Economy

Proposed changes to overtime rules would cut wages for up to 32,000 Mainers

A bill before the Maine Legislature would cut wages for roughly 19,000 Mainers this year. It would do so by changing the state’s overtime rules to exclude […]

James Myall

Posted February 7, 2018

Tags Minimum Wage, Overtime

Maine’s Economy

Lawmakers are considering a bill to cut the minimum wage. Here’s why they should oppose it.

According to a recent MECEP analysis, the recent voter-approved minimum wage law is working. Workers’ paychecks are growing, and job growth continues at a steady clip. Nonetheless, […]

James Myall

Posted January 24, 2018

Tags Minimum Wage, Wages

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In some Maine counties, federal food assistance pays for one in six grocery sales

Despite Poliquin's praise, Maine is no model for food insecurity

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too

Prescription costs will continue to climb until transparency is brought to pharmaceutical pricing

New federal wage data brings more evidence for success of Maine's new minimum wage law

After eight years, what's the Affordable Care Act's record in Maine?

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Proposed changes to overtime rules would cut wages for up to 32,000 Mainers

Lawmakers are considering a bill to cut the minimum wage. Here’s why they should oppose it.