GOP plan shifting SNAP costs to states risks hunger for 172,200 Mainers

Congressional Republicans’ proposal to push SNAP food costs to states would put 172,200 children, older Mainers, and Mainers with disabilities at risk of hunger AUGUSTA — 172,200 […]

Posted March 11, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Food Insecurity, Medicaid, SNAP

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Maine businesses navigate new reality of tariff whiplash

Garrett Martin, president and CEO of the nonpartisan Maine Center for Economic Policy, warns of repercussions across several sectors in Maine from tourism to housing construction. He also questions […]

MaineBiz

Posted March 10, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Canadian boycott could hurt Maine’s tourism economy

Relations between the United States and Canada have deteriorated rapidly in the wake of threats by President Trump ranging from imposing tariffs to outright annexation. In response […]

James Myall

Posted February 20, 2025

Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue, Trump Tax Cuts

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

2025 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 January 27, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Education, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Incomes, Poverty, Seniors, Unemployment, Wages

Maine’s Economy

Maine's Economic Outlook

The state faces a predicted revenue shortfall. Incoming President Trump is threatening to place tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods. Maine’s labor shortage is expected to persist […]

Maine Public

Posted January 6, 2025

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Revenue

Maine’s Economy

What I am thankful for in politics

I am thankful to the Maine Center for Economic Policy for always showing us how Maine’s economy can work better for everyone. Click here to read the full […]

Beacon

Posted November 26, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Inequality

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

READ THE BRIEF At a glance Maine’s tax code is inadequate for current and future needs. Policies since 2011 have favored the wealthy and corporations, reducing resources […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted November 21, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Estate Tax, Income Tax, Property Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

Report PDF Summary pdf view stories State of Working Maine 2024 examines Maine’s economy and how it performs for working Mainers, particularly in the post-COVID era. A […]

James Myall

Posted October 23, 2024

Maine’s Economy

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

At a glance: Despite consensus that the economy is in bad shape, Americans are broadly optimistic about their own financial circumstances Economic data mirrors this sentiment: unemployment […]

James Myall

Posted July 30, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Maine’s Economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: Feelings about the economy

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss the economy. Click here to […]

WGME

Posted July 10, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down

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GOP plan shifting SNAP costs to states risks hunger for 172,200 Mainers

Maine businesses navigate new reality of tariff whiplash

Canadian boycott could hurt Maine’s tourism economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2025

Maine's Economic Outlook

What I am thankful for in politics

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: Feelings about the economy