Maine’s Economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: New numbers show cracks in the economy

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to talk about the state of the economy. […]

WGME

Posted September 10, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down

Jobs and Income

Opinion: Hey Portland! It’s past time for a $20 an hour minimum wage

The Maine Center for Economic Policy, a leading nonpartisan think tank dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Mainers with low and moderate incomes, opposes Ali’s amendment for three […]

Beacon

Posted August 21, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Local, Minimum Wage, Wages

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

LD 1932: Maine direct care bill could raise pay, improve services

LD 1932, a direct care bill sponsored by Speaker Ryan Fecteau and carried over from the first legislative session, gives Maine a big chance to keep caregivers, […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted August 20, 2025

Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Revenue, Seniors, Wages

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit-Down: Back to school tariff impacts

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to talk about tariffs and how they may […]

WGME

Posted August 20, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Tariffs, Wednesday Sit Down

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

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

The Child Tax Credit — An Explainer

Updated July 30, 2025 What is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most effective tools to help families manage the […]

Karin Leuthy

Posted July 30, 2025

Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Explainer, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Social Security staffing cuts hit Maine hard, increasing wait times and stress for residents

James Myall, a policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, says the effects go beyond individual finances. As people feel less secure, they may start […]

Maine Public

Posted July 29, 2025

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Federal, Seniors

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit-Down: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13/FOX23 to talk about the impacts of the “One […]

WGME

Posted July 10, 2025

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tax Breaks, Trump Tax Cuts, Wednesday Sit Down

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” further enriches the rich and immiserates the poor

On July 4, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) after passage in the Senate and the US House of Representatives. It […]

James Myall

Posted July 8, 2025

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care, Immigration, Inequality, Jobs, Medicaid, Racial Equity, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Trump's megabill will hurt his base — but he's making the states do the dirty work

The Maine Center for Economic Policy warned in April that between the attacks on Medicaid, SNAP and education funding, the GOP’s planned cuts could “blow a $649 million hole […]

MSNBC

Posted July 8, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Federal, Trump Tax Cuts

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Wednesday Sit-Down: New numbers show cracks in the economy

Opinion: Hey Portland! It’s past time for a $20 an hour minimum wage

LD 1932: Maine direct care bill could raise pay, improve services

Wednesday Sit-Down: Back to school tariff impacts

Legislative Rundown: First regular session of the 132nd

The Child Tax Credit — An Explainer

Social Security staffing cuts hit Maine hard, increasing wait times and stress for residents

Wednesday Sit-Down: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” further enriches the rich and immiserates the poor

Trump's megabill will hurt his base — but he's making the states do the dirty work