Maine’s Economy

Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

Given its demographic challenges, Maine’s future economic success will require a welcoming culture that encourages all families, regardless of background, to live, work and prosper in our […]

James Myall

Posted March 21, 2018

Tags Economy, Immigration

MECEP Matters, February 2018

Your Monthly MECEP MATTERS February 2018 Edition Thanks for making #INCON2018 a success! In late January, we hosted more than 100 legislators, experts, advocates and MECEP supporters […]

Posted February 28, 2018

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Sexual harassment in state government could be costing Maine taxpayers millions in employee turnover and lost productivity, according to MECEP analysis. This week, the Legislature’s State and […]

James Myall

Posted February 28, 2018

Tags Economy, Job Quality, Jobs

Maine’s Economy

Policy Insights 2018 Conference

What does a vision for economic justice and shared prosperity look like? You are invited to join us for a conversation about the opportunities and challenges the […]

MECEP

Posted January 5, 2018

Tags Economy

Health Care, Maine’s Economy

Legislature's Opioid Task Force report overlooks key factors in addiction crisis

Another year has come and gone with no sign that the pace of drug related deaths – more than one a day – is slowing. On Wednesday, […]

James Myall

Posted January 2, 2018

Tags Economy, Health Care

Jobs and Income

PRESS RELEASE: 59,000 Mainers to get raises on January 1 as minimum wage rises to $10 per hour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mario Moretto mario@mecep.org (207) 620-1101 AUGUSTA, MAINE — Roughly 59,000 Mainers will receive a direct wage increase on New Year’s Day as Maine’s minimum […]

Posted December 29, 2017

Tags Economy, Minimum Wage, Wages

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Matters, November 2017

Your Monthly MECEP MATTERS November 2017 Edition Contents I. MECEP In Action: Our Analyses Key in Trump-Republican Tax Fight II. MECEP Facts & Figures: Impact of ACA […]

Posted December 8, 2017

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Charleston Sunday Gazette-Mail: Shop local often to support Charleston economy, community

According to a study performed by Garrett Martin and Amar Patel for the Maine Center for Economic Policy, every $100 spent at locally owned businesses contributes an […]

Sunday Gazette

Posted November 18, 2017

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Podcast Ep. 1: The State of Working Maine 2017

On the Maine Center of Economic Policy’s (MECEP) podcast, staff discuss the recently released report, The State of Working Maine 2017. Read the full report here: www.mecep.org/SOWM2017 Music […]

Posted October 20, 2017

Tags Economy, Jobs

Health Care

MECEP on WGAN to Explain the Benefits of Voting "YES" on 2 for Medicaid Expansion

This morning, MECEP Executive Director Garrett Martin went on-air on WGAN to lay out the benefits to Maine people and Maine’s economy if Mainers vote “yes” on […]

WGAN

Posted October 20, 2017

Tags Economy, Health Care, Jobs, Medicaid

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Latest anti-immigrant bill would hurt Maine families and economy

MECEP Matters, February 2018

Sexual harassment in state government is likely costing Maine millions

Policy Insights 2018 Conference

Legislature's Opioid Task Force report overlooks key factors in addiction crisis

PRESS RELEASE: 59,000 Mainers to get raises on January 1 as minimum wage rises to $10 per hour

MECEP Matters, November 2017

Charleston Sunday Gazette-Mail: Shop local often to support Charleston economy, community

MECEP Podcast Ep. 1: The State of Working Maine 2017

MECEP on WGAN to Explain the Benefits of Voting "YES" on 2 for Medicaid Expansion