Lawmakers should use surplus revenue to help Mainers who need it most

“Policies that get cash in the hands of the households that need it most have been central to reducing economic harm and fueling a faster recovery. Maine lawmakers, following the […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted December 21, 2021

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Inequality, Racial Equity, Revenue, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

MECEP context and quotes on inflation and surplus

AUGUSTA, Maine — Ahead of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday release of the November Consumer Price Index data on Friday, December 10, the Maine Center for Economic […]

Posted December 9, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal, Wages

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on House passage of Build Back Better

With the House poised to take a vote on the Build Back Better legislation, we are one step closer to delivering policy advances that will help families […]

Posted November 19, 2021

Tags Economy, Federal

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

MECEP insight in advance of October jobs report

AUGUSTA, Maine — Ahead of the Department of Labor’s Friday release of the October “Employment Situation in Maine,” the Maine Center for Economic Policy is providing the following context: […]

Posted November 18, 2021

Tags Economy, Employment, Incomes

Maine’s Economy

Opinion: Rising prices is exactly why we must pass Build Back Better

While the rising cost of living may appear worrying at first, it is important to keep the wider economic context for families in mind. Existing federal relief […]

Beacon

Posted November 17, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Rising inflation is likely temporary — and the Build Back Better bill will help curb it

Over the past several months, inflation has risen relatively quickly, particularly in contrast to the past decade of exceptionally small price increases. This has led to misplaced […]

James Myall

Posted November 16, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Unions, Wages

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

New research finds Biden agenda would strengthen long-term economic growth, ease inflation

On Thursday, Moody’s Analytics released an assessment of the projected macroeconomic impact of both the federal infrastructure and Build Back Better reconciliation bills. The analysis found the […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted November 4, 2021

Tags Economy, Federal

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

New Report & Press Event: State of Working Maine 2021

AUGUSTA, MAINE — The experiences of frontline workers during the pandemic offer lessons beyond the immediate public health threat, according to a new report released today by the Maine […]

Posted November 4, 2021

Tags Caregiving, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Inequality, Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Days, Racial Equity, Unemployment, Unions, Wages

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Jobs report highlights continued barriers to Mainers returning to work

Today, the Maine Department of Labor released data showing a modest decline in jobs, further evidence that the September 4 expiration of supplemental unemployment support for tens […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted October 22, 2021

Tags Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment, Wages

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

American Rescue Plan Act funding creates opportunity for Maine counties

Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to provide relief to states and localities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with its passage, an […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted October 8, 2021

Tags Economic Security, Economy

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Lawmakers should use surplus revenue to help Mainers who need it most

MECEP context and quotes on inflation and surplus

MECEP statement on House passage of Build Back Better

MECEP insight in advance of October jobs report

Opinion: Rising prices is exactly why we must pass Build Back Better

Rising inflation is likely temporary — and the Build Back Better bill will help curb it

New research finds Biden agenda would strengthen long-term economic growth, ease inflation

New Report & Press Event: State of Working Maine 2021

Jobs report highlights continued barriers to Mainers returning to work

American Rescue Plan Act funding creates opportunity for Maine counties