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 2026 Session Recap: Tax policy By Maura Pillsbury and Mark Shaffer The 2026 legislative session delivered major milestones in tax fairness, including: passage of a millionaire tax signed by the governor into […] Maura Pillsbury Posted April 23, 2026 Tags Property Tax, Tax Fairness, Tax Havens, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
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
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget IRS data shows Maine is gaining residents from so-called “low tax” states “Tax flight” makes for a convenient talking point. It just doesn’t match reality. The latest IRS migration data shows what we already know: people move for jobs, […] Mark Shaffer Posted April 1, 2026 Tags Budget, Immigration, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
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
Taxes and Budget Nurses and plumbers shouldn’t pay the same tax rate as multi-millionaires. LD 229 and LD 1089 change that. LD 229 and LD 1089 would make Maine’s tax system fairer, more sustainable, and better aligned with the needs of working families and small businesses. Far from […] MECEP Posted March 23, 2026 Tags Budget, Child Care, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Federal, Income Tax, 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
