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Maine’s Economy

Policy Memo: Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds in Maine

The following is a reproduction of a memo produced by MECEP policy analysts Sarah Austin and James Myall for the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee. To see the […]

Sarah Austin
Posted July 1, 2020
Tags Coronavirus, Recession
Maine’s Economy

REPORT: Economic downturn from Coronavirus will dwarf Great Recession, demands bold policy response

UPDATE (April 30, 2020): As confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise and the coronavirus pandemic continues to rock the economy, several of the indicators in this report have […]

Sarah Austin
Posted April 1, 2020
Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Economy, Federal, Recession, Revenue
Maine’s Economy

REPORT: Policy priorities for the federal response to COVID-19's economic fallout

As the coronavirus pushes the nation into a recession, the response by federal policymakers will determine the extent of the economic harm on families and small businesses. […]

James Myall
Posted March 26, 2020
Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Recession
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: To address wealth inequality, Maine must strengthen its estate tax

More and more of society’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few families. At the same time, taxes that target the wealthy have been slashed, […]

Sarah Austin
Posted February 27, 2020
Tags Estate Tax, Inequality, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Policy Basic: Bonds are a vital tool for investing in the public good

A strong and thriving economy depends on long-term investments in roads and bridges, clean water and schools, and other public goods that benefit people and businesses now and in the […]

Jody Harris
Posted February 21, 2020
Tags Bonds, Infrastructure
Maine’s Economy

REPORT: Overtime bill would guarantee living wages for workers with long hours

A bill before the Maine Legislature would give middle-class Mainers a much-needed raise by restoring lost overtime protections for 28,000 workers. The bill — LD 402, “An […]

James Myall
Posted February 11, 2020
Tags Overtime, Wages
Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine's Legislative Districts

2020 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

MECEP
Posted January 31, 2020
Tags Economy, Local
Maine’s Economy

Report: More than one in ten Maine families lacks adequate, nutritious food

Food is fundamental to human life, but more than 77,000 Maine households — more than one in ten — lacks the nutrition needed to thrive, while one […]

James Myall
Posted December 23, 2019
Tags Economic Security, Food Insecurity
Maine’s Economy

Report: State of Working Maine 2019

Introduction How should we measure Maine’s economy? An economy is strongest when it works for everyone. That means everyone has a fair shot at success, everyone’s contributions […]

James Myall
Posted December 18, 2019
Tags Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Food Insecurity, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs, Unemployment, Wages
Maine’s Economy

RESOURCES: Food Insecurity in Maine

People who have enough nutritious food are healthier and better able to thrive at home, in their communities, and at work. But today, many Mainers go without […]

MECEP
Posted December 16, 2019
Tags Children, Food Insecurity, SNAP
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