New analysis shows even a small-scale ICE raid could cost Maine hundreds of jobs, most of them held by US-born workers

AUGUSTA, Maine — A new economic analysis finds even a limited immigration enforcement surge would set off a cascade of job losses across Maine’s economy, with the […]

Posted July 28, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Immigration, Inclusive Economy, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Troy Jackson predicted Donald Trump’s trade appeal. Now he’s fighting tariffs.

“The economic policies of this administration, either bolstered or left unchecked by Congress, are hurting the bottom line for Maine households and families,” Garrett Martin, CEO of […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted July 24, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Federal

Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit-Down: More Trump tariffs on Canada

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss more tariffs on Canada. Click here […]

WGME

Posted July 22, 2026

Tags Federal, Wednesday Sit Down

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

Hundreds of immigrants in Maine could lose Medicaid coverage

James Myall, senior economic policy analyst for the Maine Center for Economic Policy, a left-leaning think tank, said when people delay care, it costs the health system […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted July 21, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

Troy Jackson’s Chances Against Collins as Rivals Drop Out of Maine Race

“In general, I don’t think this race will be decided by whether someone is viewed as more progressive or more establishment,” Garrett Martin, president and CEO of […]

Newsweek

Posted July 19, 2026

Tags Federal

Taxes and Budget

Maine’s budget is growing because Maine is investing in Maine

As candidates campaign across the state this year, voters will hear some politicians claim state spending is out of control. What they may not hear are the […]

Ryan Tipping

Posted July 15, 2026

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

How Graham Platner’s Potential Replacements Compare on Policy

“Mainers are looking for someone who understands what families are going through and will focus relentlessly on lowering costs and expanding opportunity,” said Garrett Martin, president and […]

Newsweek

Posted July 14, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Federal, Inequality

Taxes and Budget

What to know about Maine’s millionaire tax

This year, the Maine legislature passed landmark tax fairness legislation, creating a millionaire tax. Here’s what you should know. What is the Maine millionaire tax? The millionaire […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted July 13, 2026

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

HR 1 jeopardizes Maine’s budget with expensive cost shifts

At a glance: HR 1 requires states to pay a share of the cost of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Maine’s share will be $62.5 to […]

Mark Shaffer

Posted July 9, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Food Insecurity, SNAP

Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit-Down: One year of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss one year of the “Big, Beautiful […]

WGME

Posted July 8, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wednesday Sit Down

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New analysis shows even a small-scale ICE raid could cost Maine hundreds of jobs, most of them held by US-born workers

Troy Jackson predicted Donald Trump’s trade appeal. Now he’s fighting tariffs.

Wednesday Sit-Down: More Trump tariffs on Canada

Hundreds of immigrants in Maine could lose Medicaid coverage

Troy Jackson’s Chances Against Collins as Rivals Drop Out of Maine Race

Maine’s budget is growing because Maine is investing in Maine

How Graham Platner’s Potential Replacements Compare on Policy

What to know about Maine’s millionaire tax

HR 1 jeopardizes Maine’s budget with expensive cost shifts

Wednesday Sit-Down: One year of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'