Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 5): Washington’s priorities vs. yours What your tax dollars are funding — and what they could be funding instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 4): Who corporate greed and consolidation really serves When a handful of companies control your grocery bill and your power bill, and private equity firms are buying hospitals and housing, “the market” isn’t setting the […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 3): A tax code built for billionaires Maine families pay more so the wealthiest can pay less. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs to tax […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tax Fairness, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 2): What tariffs are really costing Maine families They were sold as protection. The bill landed at checkout instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tariffs
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 1): How the war in Iran is draining Maine’s wallets Gas, heating oil, and mortgage costs are all climbing with no end in sight. About this series: Maine families are paying more for nearly everything including gas, […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy Rising Costs: What’s to blame? The average Maine household paid about $3,900 more for goods and services since January 2025. What’s driving the increase? War in Iran Gas is over $4/gal and […] Karin Leuthy Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Tariffs — An Explainer Updated September 8, 2026 What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes on imported goods. When targeted and strategically planned, they can counter unfair trade practices, serve as negotiation […] Karin Leuthy Posted August 25, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Jobs, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Property Tax — An Explainer Few taxes generate as much confusion and as many complaints as property taxes. Property taxes help fund the essential public services every Mainer depends on — from […] Karin Leuthy Posted August 20, 2026 Tags Explainer, Homestead Exemption, Housing, Property Tax, Taxes
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 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
