Maine’s Economy

There is hope for a rural Maine renaissance

At the same time, I directed a Maine Center for Economic Policy project, Spreading Prosperity to All of Maine, which also highlighted opportunities for rural revitalization. The keys, we […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted June 8, 2021

Tags Economy, Recession

Taxes and Budget

Maine can clamp down on corporate tax dodging by targeting tax haven abuse

When Maine communities thrive, so do the corporations that do business here. But when profitable corporations build their wealth by exploiting the tax code and hiding their […]

Sarah Austin

Posted April 14, 2021

Tags Economy, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Transformative “American Rescue Plan” will deliver $6 billion to Maine’s economy

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act recently approved by Congress will deliver roughly $6 billion to Maine’s economy, according to recent MECEP analysis. The top initiatives that will support Maine’s economic […]

James Myall

Posted April 2, 2021

Tags Children, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Education, EITC, Federal, Housing, Infrastructure, K-12 Education, SNAP, Taxes, Unemployment

Jobs and Income

Recognizing foreign credentials would help New Mainers and our state prosper

Maine’s economy is at its best when Mainers of all backgrounds can make full use of their experience, skills, and education. But New Mainers who arrive in […]

James Myall

Posted March 23, 2021

Tags Economy, Employment, Immigration, Inequality, Jobs, Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month

Brady can relate to Rwanda Bean’s mission as an immigrant herself. Her grandparents are originally from the Caribbean. “As an immigrant American, I think we are really […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted February 20, 2021

Tags Economy, Local, Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

With pandemic hardship as high as ever, Congress must move quickly on COVID relief

The COVID-19 public health and economic crisis is bigger than any seen in our lifetimes, leaving tens of thousands of Mainers struggling to work, feed their families, and keep a roof over their […]

James Myall

Posted February 17, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Food Insecurity, Housing, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2021

2021 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

James Myall

Posted February 12, 2021

Tags Economy, Local

Jobs and Income

Save Our Storefronts – The Fight For Rent Relief For Small Businesses One Story At A Time

In New York alone, small businesses employ 50.2% of the state’s workforce, according to the Small Business Trends website. Small businesses also support their local economies. For every […]

Bkylner

Posted January 27, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economy

Maine’s Economy

Biden’s COVID relief plan is a solid down payment on promise to ‘build back better’

Last week, President Biden announced his first major legislative proposal — a $1.9 trillion economic aid package branded as the “American Rescue Plan.” The plan includes multiple measures to […]

James Myall

Posted January 22, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

4 Maine Burger King restaurants are closing for good

But overall, quick-service restaurants like Burger King have fared better than other kinds of restaurants during the pandemic, James Myall, policy analyst at the left-leaning Maine Center […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted December 28, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Jobs

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There is hope for a rural Maine renaissance

Maine can clamp down on corporate tax dodging by targeting tax haven abuse

Transformative “American Rescue Plan” will deliver $6 billion to Maine’s economy

Recognizing foreign credentials would help New Mainers and our state prosper

First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month

With pandemic hardship as high as ever, Congress must move quickly on COVID relief

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2021

Save Our Storefronts – The Fight For Rent Relief For Small Businesses One Story At A Time

Biden’s COVID relief plan is a solid down payment on promise to ‘build back better’

4 Maine Burger King restaurants are closing for good