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Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

2025 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

James Myall
Posted January 27, 2025
Tags Economic Security, Economy, Education, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Incomes, Poverty, Seniors, Unemployment, Wages
Taxes and Budget

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations

On January 10, Governor Janet Mills unveiled her budget plans for Maine through 2027. While the proposal balances the budget through some revenue increases, it largely relies […]

James Myall
Posted January 16, 2025
Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Highway fund shortfall highlights the need for sustainable revenue solutions

At a glance:  Maine is struggling to fund road improvements and support for communities because it isn’t bringing in enough money to keep up with rising costs […]

James Myall
Posted December 19, 2024
Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Health Care

Trump plans risk health coverage for Mainers and would cost the state millions

At a glance: Plans to cut Medicaid include ending its expansion under the Affordable Care Act, reducing federal funding, introducing block grants (a fixed amount of money), […]

James Myall
Posted December 6, 2024
Tags Affordable Care Act, Health Care, Medicaid, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

READ THE BRIEF At a glance Maine’s tax code is inadequate for current and future needs. Policies since 2011 have favored the wealthy and corporations, reducing resources […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted November 21, 2024
Tags Economic Security, Economy, Estate Tax, Income Tax, Property Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

A number of prominent politicians have proposed increasingly harsh anti-immigration measures which range from restricting access to public assistance to mass incarceration and deportation of undocumented immigrants […]

James Myall
Posted October 29, 2024
Tags Housing, Immigration, Inequality, Racial Equity, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Rebekah

Rebekah shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2024 report. Click here to read the full report. Rebekah has worked for the Maine Department of […]

MECEP
Posted October 23, 2024
Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Stories, Wages
Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Lori

Lori shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2024 report. Click here to read the full report. Lori is the owner of a small neighborhood […]

MECEP
Posted October 23, 2024
Tags Caregiving, Seniors, Stories
Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Kevin

Kevin shared his story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2024 report. Click here to read the full report. Kevin has worked for the Department […]

MECEP
Posted October 23, 2024
Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Stories
Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Mary Kate

Mary Kate shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2024 report. Click here to read the full report. Mary Kate is a registered […]

MECEP
Posted October 23, 2024
Tags Health Care, Job Quality, Jobs, Stories
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