Maine’s Economy

American Express: When shopping, keep a focus on the local guy

The same year [2011], the Maine Center for Economic Policy reported that for every $100 spent in local stores $58 was further circulated within the city of Portland. In comparison, $100 spent in a big […]

MarketScreener

Posted November 24, 2018

Tags Economy

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

State of Working Maine 2018

Contents Editor’s note: State of Working Maine 2018 contains extensive endnotes and citations not reflected in this online version of the report. To see the complete report […]

James Myall

Posted November 19, 2018

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Maine’s Economy

Lesson of the election: Mainers want a progressive economic agenda

Newly released poll by Lake Research Partners shows Mainers oppose failed trickle-down policies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018 CONTACT:Mario Moretto, Communications Directormario@mecep.org(207) 620-1101 MECEP staff is […]

Posted November 13, 2018

Tags Economy, Polling, Tax Fairness

Maine’s Economy

Waldo County Senate candidates weigh in on the issues

“A recent report by the Maine Center for Economic Policy found that tax cuts passed by the Maine Legislature and Gov. Paul LePage over the past eight […]

The Free Press

Posted October 24, 2018

Tags Economy

Jobs and Income

With Brunswick shelter forced to turn people away, local, state officials discus state of homelessness in area

In many respects, Maine has not fully recovered from the 2008 recession, according to James Myall, a policy analyst for the Maine Center of Economic Policy and […]

The Times Record

Posted October 19, 2018

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Housing

Jobs and Income

Brunswick library series to examine housing affordability

[Library manager Sarah] Brown said she was inspired to hold the series after reading a blog post from James Myall, a policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic […]

The Forecaster

Posted October 3, 2018

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Housing

Maine’s Economy

Paul LePage Was Saying Whatever He Wanted Before That Was a Thing

In 2011, when Mr. LePage took office, Maine had the 14th lowest rate of poverty in the nation, according to the census; last year, it fell to […]

New York Times

Posted August 13, 2018

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018

James Myall, an economist and policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said Maine lawmakers are going to have to grapple with significant issues if […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted July 26, 2018

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

LePage picks 32 communities – including some wealthier ones – for investment incentive

“Some analysts think the lightly regulated program could unlock hundreds of billions of dollars from investors who are hesitant to cash out of investments because of capital […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 21, 2018

Tags Economy

Health Care, Jobs and Income

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too

A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities demonstrates the widespread nature of the harm caused by so-called “work requirement” policies to safety-net programs. Work requirement […]

James Myall

Posted April 12, 2018

Tags Economy, Health Care, Medicaid

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American Express: When shopping, keep a focus on the local guy

State of Working Maine 2018

Lesson of the election: Mainers want a progressive economic agenda

Waldo County Senate candidates weigh in on the issues

With Brunswick shelter forced to turn people away, local, state officials discus state of homelessness in area

Brunswick library series to examine housing affordability

Paul LePage Was Saying Whatever He Wanted Before That Was a Thing

After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018

LePage picks 32 communities – including some wealthier ones – for investment incentive

New Report Shows "Work Requirements" Hurt Working Mainers, Too