Maine’s Economy

Maine solar legislation is nothing like Chinese energy policy – which is a pity

“It sounds absurd, but the Chinese plan is more sensible, more cost-effective and much less draconian than the Legislature’s bill for solar power.” Governor Paul LePage radio […]

James Myall

Posted April 25, 2016

Tags Economy, Infrastructure

Payday loans continue to injure consumers

This week MECEP urged federal regulators to establish strong protections against abuses by payday lenders. Their loosely regulated, short-term, unsecured loans trap people in a cycle of […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 22, 2016

Tags Consumer Protection, Federal

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Income inequality and provision of public services a matter of life and death

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association offers further evidence of the effects of income inequality on health and well-being. Using data […]

James Myall

Posted April 20, 2016

Tags Health Care, Incomes, Inequality

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Maine continues to lag behind in job creation

The latest State & Local Area Unemployment Statistics are in from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the difference between the Maine and national economies couldn’t […]

James Myall

Posted April 15, 2016

Tags Economy, Jobs, Unemployment

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Child care in Maine is getting more expensive; while the governor jeopardizes its safety and federal funds that help parents pay for it

A recent report by the Economic Policy Institute concluded that child care is staggeringly unaffordable for Maine families. Yet Governor LePage’s recent action jeopardizes federal funds […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 14, 2016

Tags Children

Education, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

New report affirms education and infrastructure as foundations of a strong state economy

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a report today that details a roadmap for stronger state economies. Central to the CBPP proven prescriptions for […]

Sarah Austin

Posted April 13, 2016

Tags Budget, Education, Infrastructure, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Thousands of Maine’s Poorest Residents Are Left to Go Hungry

In Maine, some of our poorest neighbors have lost a critical tool to help them get enough to eat each day. In 1996, Congress dictated that able-bodied […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 1, 2016

Tags Children, Food Insecurity, Poverty, SNAP

Maine’s Economy

Economic Data Tell Consistent Story that Maine’s Recovery is Far From Complete

Despite the recent fanfare about Maine’s low headline employment rate, the state’s economy has still not fully recovered from the effects of the Great Recession, some eight […]

James Myall

Posted April 1, 2016

Tags Economy, Incomes, Poverty, Unemployment

Health Care

Effects of MaineCare Gap Felt Unevenly Across the State

It’s clear that accepting federal funds to increase health coverage in Maine would be good for our economy and for our collective health. It would also help […]

James Myall

Posted March 31, 2016

Tags Federal, Health Care

Health Care

Accepting Federal Dollars for Affordable Health Care - Still a Great Deal in 2016

The Maine Legislature has another opportunity to accept hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds and offer increased access to affordable health care for tens of […]

James Myall

Posted March 22, 2016

Tags Federal, Health Care

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Maine solar legislation is nothing like Chinese energy policy – which is a pity

Payday loans continue to injure consumers

Income inequality and provision of public services a matter of life and death

Maine continues to lag behind in job creation

Child care in Maine is getting more expensive; while the governor jeopardizes its safety and federal funds that help parents pay for it

New report affirms education and infrastructure as foundations of a strong state economy

Thousands of Maine’s Poorest Residents Are Left to Go Hungry

Economic Data Tell Consistent Story that Maine’s Recovery is Far From Complete

Effects of MaineCare Gap Felt Unevenly Across the State

Accepting Federal Dollars for Affordable Health Care - Still a Great Deal in 2016