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Sen. Susan Collins highlights struggles of rural healthcare providers in amendment to spending package

The Maine Center for Economic Policy has said 4 Maine hospitals are likely to close if the legislation is passed with its proposed cuts to Medicaid. Click here to […]

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Posted June 24, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Federal, Medicaid, Trump Tax Cuts

Taxes and Budget

Advocates gather in favor of taxing the wealthy in Maine to support struggling programs

“To protect the programs we all rely on and invest in Maine’s future, we need the wealthiest Mainers and most profitable corporations to pay their fair share. […]

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Posted June 5, 2025

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Rally held in Augusta to protest tax cuts for wealthy

A rally was held in Augusta to protest tax cuts for the wealthy and their potential impact on programs in Maine. Click here to read the full […]

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Posted April 15, 2025

Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Parents of Maine young children could have increased tax credit under proposed legislation

“We’ve seen it work,” added President and C.E.O. of Maine Center for Economic Policy Garrett Martin. “When the federal child tax credit was expanded during the pandemic, […]

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Posted April 7, 2025

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Tax on Maine millionaires heard in committee

“We’re facing a budget shortfall, and there’s going to be some difficult decisions the legislature has to make. Either about making cuts to programs or raising additional […]

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Posted March 26, 2025

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

The Maine Center for Economic Policy said the study conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in […]

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Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

New report addresses Maine’s workforce shortage

The Maine Center for Economic Policy hosted a webinar Tuesday afternoon to discuss the findings of a new report on workers in the state. “State of Working […]

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Posted October 18, 2022

Tags Employment, Job Quality, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Report calls on Maine to decriminalize drug use and possession

The ACLU of Maine along with the Maine Center for Economic Policy released a report on Monday calling on the state to decriminalize drug use and possession. […]

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Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

You have until midnight to apply for the Expanded Child Tax Credit

According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, the new format has allowed more Maine families to benefit. “There are a lot of benefits the government has […]

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Posted November 15, 2021

Tags Children, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Maine Center for Economic Policy releases ‘State of Working Maine’ report

A new report by the Maine Center for Economic Policy points to a general undervaluing of work that is sometimes deemed critical or essential. It also noted […]

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Posted November 9, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment

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Sen. Susan Collins highlights struggles of rural healthcare providers in amendment to spending package

Advocates gather in favor of taxing the wealthy in Maine to support struggling programs

Rally held in Augusta to protest tax cuts for wealthy

Parents of Maine young children could have increased tax credit under proposed legislation

Tax on Maine millionaires heard in committee

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

New report addresses Maine’s workforce shortage

Report calls on Maine to decriminalize drug use and possession

You have until midnight to apply for the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Maine Center for Economic Policy releases ‘State of Working Maine’ report