Attacks on MaineCare distract from funding cuts and gaps

At a glance: The Trump administration recently targeted Maine’s Medicaid program, MaineCare, with claims of widespread fraud This attack is part of a pattern of politicians using […]

Lauren Stark

Posted August 11, 2026

Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid

Taxes and Budget

Proposed federal rule would endanger $6 billion of federal funding to Maine

At a glance The proposed OMB rule could expose roughly $6 billion in federal funding to Maine to new political conditions, including $900 million in competitive grants […]

James Myall

Posted August 10, 2026

Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Health Care, Infrastructure

Taxes and Budget

Maine must act now to prepare for emerging fiscal risks

At a glance: Research shows climate change, technological advancements, and demographic shifts will strain state budgets Maine policymakers have created commissions and reports to study all three […]

Lauren Stark

Posted August 5, 2026

Tags Budget, Economic Security

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

Medicaid cuts put rural hospitals and economies at risk

At a glance Last year four Maine hospitals were identified as at risk of closing due to HR 1 Recently released financial data shows three of the […]

Mark Shaffer

Posted July 31, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid

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

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

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Four years later, Americans are paying the cost of the Dobbs decision

Access to abortion is critical to economic security. When Americans have freedom to exercise their reproductive rights, they are more likely to find work or go to […]

James Myall

Posted June 24, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Federal, Health Care, Inequality

Taxes and Budget

The hidden SNAP cut that keeps growing

At a glance: Since passage of the Republican “Big Beautiful Bill,” 3.5 million people have lost SNAP benefits, and people who still qualify will get less help […]

Mark Shaffer

Posted June 23, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Food Insecurity, SNAP

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

How MaineCare is helping more Mainers afford health care and strengthening the economy

At a glance: MaineCare helps nearly 476,000 Mainers pay for health care, including doctor visits, medicine, and long-term care. It helps children, older adults, people with disabilities, […]

James Myall

Posted June 11, 2026

Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid

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Attacks on MaineCare distract from funding cuts and gaps

Proposed federal rule would endanger $6 billion of federal funding to Maine

Maine must act now to prepare for emerging fiscal risks

Medicaid cuts put rural hospitals and economies at risk

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

What to know about Maine’s millionaire tax

HR 1 jeopardizes Maine’s budget with expensive cost shifts

Four years later, Americans are paying the cost of the Dobbs decision

The hidden SNAP cut that keeps growing

How MaineCare is helping more Mainers afford health care and strengthening the economy