Maine’s Economy Report estimates ICE operation cost Maine businesses millions of dollars A new report is offering a first look at how January’s immigration enforcement surge may have affected Maine’s economy. The Maine Center for Economic Policy said what […] NewsCenter Maine Posted March 20, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy January immigration raids took toll on Maine’s economy, report says January’s immigration raids across several Maine cities — which prompted thousands of workers and their children to stay home out of fear for their safety — also […] MaineBiz Posted March 20, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy ICE surge may have cost Maine more than $3M, report finds The ICE surge in Maine led to the loss of more than $3 million to the state’s economy, according to a report by the Maine Center for […] WGME Posted March 19, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy Maine lost millions during enhanced ICE operation, report estimates A new report from a Maine nonprofit says enhanced ICE operations back in January have cost the state millions. The study done by the Maine Center for […] WMTW Posted March 19, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Taxes and Budget Strimling: Maine should invest $200M in real relief, not $300 payouts Or, restore/increase SNAP and MaineCare payments for the homeless, for veterans, for foster kids aging out, for older Mainers with and without kids, and for new Mainers. […] Beacon Posted March 18, 2026 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says A 10-day surge in immigration enforcement in January cost Maine retailers an estimated $3.4 million in taxable sales, but the wider impact to the state’s economy is […] Portland Press Herald Posted March 18, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy Maine economy lost millions during January ICE surge, according to one analysis As many immigrant families sheltered at home during the January ICE surge, and some businesses closed, retail sales fell by $3.4 million in some of Maine’s largest […] Maine Public Posted March 16, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy Immigration operations cost Maine’s economy millions At a glance: Increased activity by ICE during “Operation Catch of the Day” likely reduced economic activity in parts of Maine, with an estimated $3.4 million drop […] James Myall Posted March 13, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Immigration, Inequality, Racial Equity
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget 6 ways President Trump is shaping Maine’s economy in his first year After one year in office, the effects of President Trump’s economic policies are beginning to show in state data. His attempts to reshape the economy through tariffs, […] James Myall Posted March 13, 2026 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Federal, Immigration, Jobs, Tariffs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy The affordability ‘crisis’ is about inequality and insecurity People are struggling to get by. Their ability to afford groceries, rent, and heating oil feels tenuous. Short-term economic data tells a confusing story. For many, wages have […] Portland Press Herald Posted January 30, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Tax Fairness, Wages
