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
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
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: State of the Union 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 the Union address. […] WGME Posted February 25, 2026 Tags Economy, Federal, Wednesday Sit Down
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
Maine’s Economy How did prices of Maine household essentials change in 2025? James Myall, an analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, a left-leaning think tank, said that disconnect between “high-level” economic data and consumer sentiment is likely […] Portland Press Herald Posted January 5, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Economic divide widening between Portland area and rest of Maine, report finds The economic divide between the greater Portland area and the rest of Maine has nearly doubled over the last 20 years, according to a new report from […] Maine Public Posted December 24, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Maine lawmakers have tools to stop the harms of the Republican reconciliation bill The Republican megabill passed by Congress in July (HR 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) will severely impact Mainers. This bill is a […] James Myall Posted December 19, 2025 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Medicaid, Revenue, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Tax conformity decisions will shape Maine’s future (Part 1: Maine shouldn’t fall for policy gimmicks) Many of Maine’s tax rules are tied to federal law, so when federal tax laws change, the state must decide whether to follow or set its own rules. Following […] Maura Pillsbury Posted December 19, 2025 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Trump’s attacks on Canadians are hurting Maine’s border economies At a glance Since President Trump’s inauguration, Canadian visits to Maine have dropped sharply — nearly 750,000 fewer land crossings through November 2025 — with the largest […] James Myall Posted December 18, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tariffs, Tourism
