Taxes and Budget Opinion: Maine doesn’t have to choose between bold policy and balanced budgets Maine lawmakers are heading into a new term facing a big challenge — how to sustain bold investments in Maine people and communities in a year when […] Portland Press Herald Posted January 22, 2025 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Maine can’t afford Trump’s dangerous plans to gut Medicaid If the election taught us anything, it’s that the cost of living is way too high. So why are we hearing about cuts that would make health […] Bangor Daily News Posted December 20, 2024 Tags Budget, Medicaid, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Lawmakers can do better for Maine workers, families and communities Elected leaders in Maine strengthen our communities and address economic challenges through legislation. The major challenge facing Maine’s economy is the state’s plateauing workforce and to solve it we […] Bangor Daily News Posted May 22, 2024 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Minimum Wage, Racial Equity, Unemployment, Wages
Taxes and Budget Opinion: Gov. Mills is choosing austerity over the people of Maine Raising revenue – especially from the wealthiest Mainers who have the most ability to pay – is a solution that is popular with the public, enjoys broad […] Portland Press Herald Posted May 10, 2024 Tags Appropriations Committee, Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Rent relief can help ease Maine’s housing crisis now Maine should have enough safe, affordable homes for all, including renters. But for many Mainers, a lack of affordable homes and sky-high rents are pulling their bank accounts […] Bangor Daily News Posted March 11, 2024 Tags Economic Security, Housing
Taxes and Budget Opinion: Show us the money wealthy corporations owe Maine From individuals to families, small towns to cities, and local businesses to corporations, everyone benefits from the things only revenue from tax dollars can buy, like roads, […] Portland Press Herald Posted March 1, 2024 Tags Corporate Power, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Rising poverty proves policies like improved child tax credit matter Earlier this month, the U.S. census released data on poverty in 2022, and despite a growing economy, a great many families have been left behind. Nationally, one […] Bangor Daily News Posted September 26, 2023 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Poverty, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Commentary: Business incentive tax giveaway not the program Maine needs It’s no secret that Maine is facing a critical workforce shortage. A 2022 survey of Maine businesses conducted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the […] Portland Press Herald Posted June 18, 2023 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income Family friendly policies are the solution to workforce challenges One of the most frequently asked questions we hear at the Maine Center for Economic Policy is how to expand the state’s workforce. One answer: Give workers the […] Bangor Daily News Posted June 11, 2023 Tags Child Care, Direct Care Work, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Family and Medical Leave
Taxes and Budget Stronger Maine child tax credit is key for a more prosperous future At a time when rising costs for housing and child care are stressing family budgets, many working families are struggling to afford everyday essentials. By helping families […] Bangor Daily News Posted April 18, 2023 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security
