Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New report examines how artificial intelligence could impact Maine jobs As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, a new report released by the Maine Center for Economic Policy examines how the technology could reshape Maine’s […] NewsCenter Maine Posted October 28, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy MECEP releases State of Working Maine 2026 State of Working Maine 2026 examines how artificial intelligence could reshape workplaces across the state and calls on policymakers to ensure technological change benefits workers, not just […] Posted October 27, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New report details potential impact of AI on Maine's workforce A new report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy points to several recommendations for how the state can address the impacts of artificial intelligence on the […] WMTW Posted October 27, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy State of Working Maine 2026: Protecting Workers from Artificial Intelligence Report PDF Summary PDF View Stories State of Working Maine 2026 examines how artificial intelligence could reshape workplaces across the state and calls on policymakers to ensure […] James Myall Posted October 22, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Family and Medical Leave, Food Insecurity, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Minimum Wage, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget The Prosperity Agenda 2026: A roadmap toward a flourishing Maine Even with recent gains in wages, many Maine families are still grappling with the affordability of necessities like food, housing, and medical care. This is especially acute […] Lauren Stark Posted October 8, 2026 Tags Budget, Child Care, Corporate Power, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Family and Medical Leave, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Housing, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 4): Who corporate greed and consolidation really serves When a handful of companies control your grocery bill and your power bill, and private equity firms are buying hospitals and housing, “the market” isn’t setting the […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy Rising Costs: What’s to blame? The average Maine household paid about $4,300 more for goods and services since Trump returned to office. What’s driving the increase? War in Iran Gas and heating […] Karin Leuthy Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care
Taxes and Budget Manchester United are importing a sinister US tactic: Public money for stadiums Maura Pillsbury of the Maine Center For Economic Policy was part of a network of locals and legislators who pushed back on the Sea Dogs’ tax break, […] The Guardian Posted August 19, 2025 Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Legislative Rundown: First regular session of the 132nd Co-authored by James Myall, Arthur Phillips & Maura Pillsbury In the first half of 2025, MECEP presented 110 pieces of testimony before the Maine Legislature that affect […] MECEP Posted July 30, 2025 Tags Appropriations Committee, Budget, Caregiving, Child Care, Consumer Protection, Corporate Power, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Farmworkers, Health Care, Housing, Immigration, Income Tax, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Statement in response to committee passage of LD 1879: An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax and Providing Property Tax Exemptions “This is an important step towards a win for Maine’s farmers and food producers. By adding a modest 1.07% tax on corporate income over $3.5 million, this […] Posted May 23, 2025 Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes
