Maine’s Economy The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer Updated June 2, 2023 The Treasury predicts that the US will be unable to pay its bills by June 5 if the debt ceiling is not raised. […] MECEP Posted June 1, 2023 Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy, Explainer, Tax Fairness
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […] MECEP Posted May 26, 2023 Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer Updated May 30, 2023 Maine lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a statewide paid leave program. Information about the bill can be found below and will […] MECEP Posted May 19, 2023 Tags Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave
Taxes and Budget 10 unanswered questions about the proposed Dirigo business subsidy Governor Mills is proposing a big new tax subsidy for businesses. The Dirigo tax credit would cost an estimated $54.5 million per year and provide business tax […] Maura Pillsbury Posted May 17, 2023 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Tax Breaks
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families Recent years have taught us child care workers are truly essential. Without them, other workers are forced to leave work to care for young children, costing them […] Arthur Phillips Posted May 9, 2023 Tags Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget The Child Tax Credit — An Explainer What is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most effective tools for helping families manage the rising cost of raising […] MECEP Posted May 2, 2023 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Report: Maine’s direct care system is facing a crisis due to poor pay and low staffing Stubbornly low wages have left the direct care workforce in Maine in a “fragile state,” leading to a significant labor shortage that has resulted in fewer available […] Beacon Posted April 27, 2023 Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Low pay for direct care workers is costing Maine millions, according to report Undervaluing the direct care workforce in Maine is costing the state millions each year, according to a new report from the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy. […] Maine Public Posted April 27, 2023 Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Taxes and Budget Taxes are complicated, but the way we think about tax policy doesn’t have to be When we all pitch in to pay for the services and infrastructure that build a thriving economy, everyone benefits. But if some people and corporations don’t pay […] MECEP Posted April 14, 2023 Tags Economy, Explainer, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget It’s time to shine a light on corporate tax avoidance When corporations don’t pay what they owe in taxes, Maine people, communities, and small businesses end up footing the bill. As Maine Center for Economic Policy has […] Maura Pillsbury Posted April 10, 2023 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Income Tax, Inequality, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness