New report examines how artificial intelligence could impact Maine jobs

As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, a new report released by the Maine Center for Economic Policy examines how the technology could reshape Maine’s […]

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Posted October 28, 2026

Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Maine healthcare panel highlights urgent need as birthing centers close

Garrett Martin, director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy, points to the recent closure of several birthing centers in Maine, including MaineHealth’s Miles Campus, as one […]

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Posted September 25, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Health Care, Jobs

Maine’s Economy

Millions of dollars lost in Maine's economy due to ICE action, report says

The Maine Center for Economic Policy released a report estimating the cost. Click here to watch the full video, first posted March 20, 2026 by NewsCenter Maine.

NewsCenter Maine

Posted March 20, 2026

Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

ICE surge impacted local business sales, report shows

The Maine Center for Economic Policy has published a report, taking a closer look at how increased immigration enforcement may have affected the state economy. Click here […]

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Posted March 20, 2026

Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

Report estimates ICE operation cost Maine businesses millions of dollars

A new report is offering a first look at how January’s immigration enforcement surge may have affected Maine’s economy. The Maine Center for Economic Policy said what […]

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Posted March 20, 2026

Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration

Jobs and Income

Portland residents to vote on $19 minimum wage

James Myall, a policy analyst at the Maine Center for Economic Policy, has been looking into the impact this minimum wage increase would have. He said a […]

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Posted October 28, 2025

Tags Minimum Wage, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Proposal for fair taxes: Maine's middle class vs. millionaires

Tax public policy analyst Maura Pillsbury said Mainers can avoid those cuts. She explained that currently, hardworking middle-class Mainers bear the state’s funding needs with high taxes. […]

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Posted June 5, 2025

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Lawmakers push to increase state child income tax credit to support Maine families

According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, 12.6 percent of children in Maine live in poverty. Click here to watch the full video, first posted April […]

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Posted April 8, 2025

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Countdown to end of summer break puts heat on child care staff crisis

At least 24,000 unemployed Mainers last year cited the state’s child care shortfall as the primary reason they’re not working, according to the Maine Center for Economic Policy. Click […]

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Posted July 19, 2024

Tags Child Care

Jobs and Income

How the new minimum wage in Maine is affecting businesses differently

The expense of life in Maine’s largest city is surprising to Rubin and her husband, who moved to the Pine Tree State from San Francisco, notoriously one […]

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Posted January 2, 2024

Tags Minimum Wage, Wages

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New report examines how artificial intelligence could impact Maine jobs

Maine healthcare panel highlights urgent need as birthing centers close

Millions of dollars lost in Maine's economy due to ICE action, report says

ICE surge impacted local business sales, report shows

Report estimates ICE operation cost Maine businesses millions of dollars

Portland residents to vote on $19 minimum wage

Proposal for fair taxes: Maine's middle class vs. millionaires

Lawmakers push to increase state child income tax credit to support Maine families

Countdown to end of summer break puts heat on child care staff crisis

How the new minimum wage in Maine is affecting businesses differently