Maine’s Economy The Economy is Gerrymandered, Too For many Maine families, the economy no longer feels like something you can get ahead in. It feels like something you’re constantly trying to survive. Ask people […] Midcoast Villager Posted May 22, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Taxes and Budget Pillars of democracy: Democracy costs money. Who pays? We’ll talk about taxes and democracy. Everyone complains about paying taxes. But what if we need taxation if we want the benefits of democracy? If democracy costs […] WERU Posted May 15, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Inequality, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income 2026 Session Recap: Workers and the care economy The second session of the 132nd legislature included the passage of several laws that will improve working conditions for Mainers and make it easier to get access […] James Myall Posted April 30, 2026 Tags Caregiving, Child Care, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs
Health Care High health insurance costs are driving Mainers to unregulated alternatives “It really reflects people feeling so squeezed by traditional insurance products that they are willing to take more of a chance,” said James Myall, senior economic policy […] Bangor Daily News Posted April 23, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Health Care
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: The state of Maine's economy In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the state of Maine’s economy. Click […] WGME Posted April 22, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down
Health Care Reining in rising hospital prices is essential to controlling health care costs Two decades ago, health economists summed up the problem with the American health care system succinctly: “It’s the prices, stupid.” Comparing the United States to other wealthy […] Bangor Daily News Posted April 6, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Health Care
Health Care For patients throughout Maine, price cap legislation is just what the doctor ordered According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, LD 2196 will save consumers more than $200 million over five years. Click here to read the full op-ed, […] Central Maine Newspapers Posted April 5, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Health Care
Health Care, Maine’s Economy Hospital pricing bill could save Mainers $200 million over 5 years At a glance: LD 2196 would stop hospitals from raising prices too fast, saving Mainers about $203 million over five years Almost half of Maine families are […] James Myall Posted March 27, 2026 Tags Affordable Care Act, Economic Security, Health Care, Medicaid, Medicare
Maine’s Economy Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers The candidates were also asked how the state should be supporting families who did not go to work or school out of fear during January’s surge of […] Portland Press Herald Posted March 27, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Taxes and Budget Nurses and plumbers shouldn’t pay the same tax rate as multi-millionaires. LD 229 and LD 1089 change that. LD 229 and LD 1089 would make Maine’s tax system fairer, more sustainable, and better aligned with the needs of working families and small businesses. Far from […] MECEP Posted March 23, 2026 Tags Budget, Child Care, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Federal, Income Tax, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
