Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget The Prosperity Agenda 2026: A roadmap toward a flourishing Maine Even with recent gains in wages, many Maine families are still grappling with the affordability of necessities like food, housing, and medical care. This is especially acute […] Lauren Stark Posted October 8, 2026 Tags Budget, Child Care, Corporate Power, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Family and Medical Leave, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Housing, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Care is an affordability issue At a glance: Mainers are increasingly concerned about the cost of living, including the cost of care Child care, direct care, and health care are essential services […] Lauren Stark Posted October 1, 2026 Tags Caregiving, Child Care, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Health Care
Health Care, Taxes and Budget Attacks on MaineCare distract from funding cuts and gaps At a glance: The Trump administration recently targeted Maine’s Medicaid program, MaineCare, with claims of widespread fraud This attack is part of a pattern of politicians using […] Lauren Stark Posted August 11, 2026 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid
Taxes and Budget Maine must act now to prepare for emerging fiscal risks At a glance: Research shows climate change, technological advancements, and demographic shifts will strain state budgets Maine policymakers have created commissions and reports to study all three […] Lauren Stark Posted August 5, 2026 Tags Budget, Economic Security
