Maine’s Economy

Economic gaps underscore perception of 2 Maines

Garret Martin, executive director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said a closer look at the numbers shows that Cumberland County is the only county that […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted December 16, 2019

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Inequality

Maine’s Economy

Maine politics: A conversation with five local legislators

For some expert advice on Maine’s fiscal health, let’s turn to Sarah Austin, a policy analyst for the nonpartisan group, the Maine Center for Economic Policy (and of […]

The Town Line

Posted December 11, 2019

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Revenue

Jobs and Income

Money for all: Panel to explore idea of basic income payments for Mainers

Sarah Austin, policy analyst at the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy, said the center supports the concept of basic economic security, but would reserve judgment on […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted November 22, 2019

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Incomes, Inequality

Taxes and Budget

Maine tax credit data leads to questions about effectiveness of programs

The programs’ effect on future economic progress or job creation is an open question. “What we do know is that the revenue lost to these tax breaks […]

The Center Square

Posted November 19, 2019

Tags Economy, Tax Breaks

Maine’s Economy

Household incomes declined but wages increased in 2018. Here's how.

The latest round of 2018 data from the census bureau released last week contained two apparently contradictory trends: Household incomes in Maine went down over the previous […]

James Myall

Posted October 9, 2019

Tags Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs

Jobs and Income

Unions promote stronger, fairer economy for all workers

Labor unions are a time-tested way for workers to organize and negotiate collectively for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. By advocating for better conditions […]

James Myall

Posted September 1, 2019

Tags Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Unions

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Paid sick days will boost Maine’s economy

In “ State of Working Maine 2018,” the Maine Center for Economic Policy outlined the evidence proving how a lack of paid sick leave hurts our state. This […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted February 21, 2019

Tags Economy, Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Earned paid sick days: Good for family budgets, public health and the economy

Maine’s Legislature is currently considering a bill, LD 369, that would ensure all Mainers who work at a company with five or more employees could earn paid […]

James Myall

Posted February 13, 2019

Tags Economy, Health Care, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine's Legislative Districts - 2019

The 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. […]

MECEP

Posted January 23, 2019

Tags Economy, Local

Jobs and Income

Minimum wage increase will boost pay for 143,000 Mainers in 2019

CONTACT: Mario Moretto mario@mecep.org (207) 620-1101 Increase to $11 per hour will increase low-wage Mainers’ income by more than $111 million AUGUSTA, Maine — Workers with low wages […]

Posted December 31, 2018

Tags Economy, Minimum Wage

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Economic gaps underscore perception of 2 Maines

Maine politics: A conversation with five local legislators

Money for all: Panel to explore idea of basic income payments for Mainers

Maine tax credit data leads to questions about effectiveness of programs

Household incomes declined but wages increased in 2018. Here's how.

Unions promote stronger, fairer economy for all workers

Paid sick days will boost Maine’s economy

Earned paid sick days: Good for family budgets, public health and the economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine's Legislative Districts - 2019

Minimum wage increase will boost pay for 143,000 Mainers in 2019