Maine’s Economy

MECEP Matters, September 2017

ContentsI. MECEP Reports: State of Working Maine 2017II. Facts & Figures: Link between economy and healthIII. MECEP In Action: Because of you, Senator Collins voted NO on […]

Posted October 4, 2017

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SOWM 2017 Chartbook

MECEP

Posted September 22, 2017

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Maine’s Economy

MECEP talks SOWM 2017 on The Pulse with Don Cookson

MECEP’s executive director Garrett Martin called in to talk about MECEP’s new report: “The State of Working Maine 2017”.

WZON

Posted September 21, 2017

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Maine’s Economy

New Report: State of Working Maine 2017

The State of Working Maine 2017 presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, demographic, and workforce trends that impact the quality and quantity of jobs in Maine. […]

MECEP

Posted September 20, 2017

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Maine’s Economy

MECEP talks SOWM 2017 on the George Hale Ric Tyler Show

MECEP policy analyst James Myall was recently featured on the George Hale Ric Tyler Show to talk about the Maine Center for Economic Policy’s (MECEP) State of […]

WVOM

Posted September 20, 2017

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Maine’s Economy

MECEP Report: State lawmakers must chart a different course to overcome Maine's "elusive" economic recovery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2017 CONTACT: Marpheen Chann mchann@mecep.org (207) 620-1128 MECEP Report: State lawmakers must chart a different course to overcome Maine’s “elusive” economic recovery […]

Posted September 19, 2017

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Maine’s Economy

State of Working Maine 2017

Contents Introduction A lagging economy leaves rural Maine behind Employment rates mask a troubling trend away from work Eroding middle-class jobs and growing inequality worsen economic outlook […]

MECEP

Posted September 18, 2017

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

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Matters, August 2017

In this issue: What you need to know about Medicaid Expansion Op-Ed: Maine consumers may lose their right to challenge big banks unfair lending practices Pine Tree […]

Posted September 1, 2017

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Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Pine Tree Development Zones fail to create quality jobs in areas of need

As part of a multiyear review of business tax credits, the state’s government accountability office reported today that the Pine Tree Development Zone (PTDZ) program does not live up to its promise of creating good jobs in higher unemployment areas.

Sarah Austin

Posted August 23, 2017

Tags Economy, Jobs, Tax Breaks, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

#DefendDACA: Dreamers are good for jobs and the economy

New Mainers are part of the solution to Maine’s demographic problems and help us fill labor needs. Beneficiaries of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or “Dreamers”, […]

MECEP

Posted August 23, 2017

Tags Economy, Immigration, Jobs

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MECEP Matters, September 2017

SOWM 2017 Chartbook

MECEP talks SOWM 2017 on The Pulse with Don Cookson

New Report: State of Working Maine 2017

MECEP talks SOWM 2017 on the George Hale Ric Tyler Show

MECEP Report: State lawmakers must chart a different course to overcome Maine's "elusive" economic recovery

State of Working Maine 2017

MECEP Matters, August 2017

Pine Tree Development Zones fail to create quality jobs in areas of need

#DefendDACA: Dreamers are good for jobs and the economy