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

Taxes and Budget

Tens of millions in proposed tax breaks for profitable businesses jeopardize Maine's future

This legislative session, lawmakers face a critical choice for Maine’s future: invest in the things that help our communities thrive and all of us prosper, or hand […]

Mario Moretto

Posted March 1, 2018

Tags Revenue, Tax Breaks, Taxes, TCJA

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

Education, Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Analysis: Trump’s budget squeezes struggling Mainers to pay for giveaways to top 1 percent, wealthy corporations

The tax bill passed by the Republican-controlled Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in December created a $1.5 trillion hole in the federal budget to create […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 23, 2018

Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Health Care

Education, Maine’s Economy

'LIFT 2.0' bill will increase earnings, reduce poverty with job training, education

On Tuesday, Maine’s Speaker of the House, Sara Gideon, presented a bill to reduce poverty by expanding access to education and job training. The legislation will lift […]

Mario Moretto

Posted February 16, 2018

Tags Jobs, Poverty, SNAP, TANF

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

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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

Tens of millions in proposed tax breaks for profitable businesses jeopardize Maine's future

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Analysis: Trump’s budget squeezes struggling Mainers to pay for giveaways to top 1 percent, wealthy corporations

'LIFT 2.0' bill will increase earnings, reduce poverty with job training, education

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