Maine’s Economy Context on inflation and corporate profits ahead of Consumer Price Index release AUGUSTA, Maine (July 12, 2022) — Ahead of Wednesday’s release of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics June 2022 Consumer Price Index data, inflation is expected to remain […] Posted July 12, 2022 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Inflation
Overturning Roe undermines Americans’ economic security The US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade strikes a calamitous blow against decades of legal precedent, dangerously impacting health, privacy, and self-determination for millions of […] Posted June 24, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Health Care, Inequality, Racial Equity
Maine’s Economy New report explores the role of corporate power in high costs AUGUSTA, MAINE — Prices are rising and Mainers are feeling the pinch. At the same time, some of the world’s largest corporations are reporting record profits. This […] Posted June 20, 2022 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Inflation
Health Care Health insurance costs will soar for 66,000 Mainers if Congress doesn’t act AUGUSTA, Maine — Among the provisions included in the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in 2021 was a program to increase the affordability of health insurance […] Posted May 16, 2022 Tags Health Care
Taxes and Budget MECEP applauds passage of bill to stop corporate tax avoidance AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds Maine state legislators for their efforts to level the playing field for Main Street businesses and […] Posted May 2, 2022 Tags Economy, Tax Fairness, Tax Havens
Taxes and Budget MECEP applauds the legislature’s passage of bill to stop corporate tax scheme AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds Governor Mills and legislative leaders for standing up for Maine small businesses and homeowners by enacting a […] Posted May 2, 2022 Tags Dark Stores, Economy, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget MECEP statement on bipartisan budget package AUGUSTA, Maine — Garrett Martin, president & CEO at the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), released the following statement in reaction to the budget deal announced […] Posted April 15, 2022 Tags Budget
Education, Jobs and Income MECEP applauds Governor Mills, legislative leaders’ passage of bill to empower students by expanding access to transcripts and diplomas AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds Governor Mills and legislative leaders for passing LD 1838, which will substantially reform the harmful practice of transcript […] Posted April 5, 2022 Tags Employment, Jobs, Student Debt
Health Care, Maine’s Economy ACLU of Maine and MECEP report calls for drug decriminalization in Maine AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine spends $111 million to punish people for using drugs. The return on this investment: record shattering overdose deaths, thousands of people held back […] Posted March 21, 2022 Tags Inclusive Economy
Taxes and Budget MECEP statement on the Governor’s announced budget change package AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds the governor’s proposed additional funding for behavioral health services as a step toward addressing unmet needs left out of the original budget […] Posted March 18, 2022 Tags Budget, Health Care, Housing, Property Tax, Taxes