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
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Care is an affordability issue At a glance: Mainers are increasingly concerned about the cost of living, including the cost of care Child care, direct care, and health care are essential services […] Lauren Stark Posted October 1, 2026 Tags Caregiving, Child Care, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Health Care
Health Care, Maine’s Economy Upcoming MaineCare cuts will hit rural Maine hardest Beginning in January, tens of thousands of Mainers enrolled in MaineCare will face new work reporting requirements to keep their health care coverage. The new administrative burdens […] James Myall Posted September 29, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: Families stuck in 'affordability crisis' In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the affordability crisis many families are […] WGME Posted September 16, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down
Maine’s Economy Everyday increases cost Maine households $4,300 since Trump returned to office Maine Center for Economic Policy released a summary of cost increases last week, relying on analysis from Democrats on the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee and other […] Maine Morning Star Posted September 16, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 5): Washington’s priorities vs. yours What your tax dollars are funding — and what they could be funding instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
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 The Squeeze (Part 3): A tax code built for billionaires Maine families pay more so the wealthiest can pay less. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs to tax […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tax Fairness, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 2): What tariffs are really costing Maine families They were sold as protection. The bill landed at checkout instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tariffs
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 1): How the war in Iran is draining Maine’s wallets Gas, heating oil, and mortgage costs are all climbing with no end in sight. About this series: Maine families are paying more for nearly everything including gas, […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
