Maine’s Economy

We followed the five Democrats running for governor on the campaign trail. Here’s what we learned.

James Myall, senior economic policy analyst at the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said issues of affordability can be “a hard thing to campaign on, because there […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted June 2, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Maine’s Economy

Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy

“President (Donald) Trump’s policies — tariffs, deportations, the Iran war — have been creating a bit of drag on the economy, and there’s going to be some […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 30, 2026

Tags Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

The Economy is Gerrymandered, Too

For many Maine families, the economy no longer feels like something you can get ahead in. It feels like something you’re constantly trying to survive. Ask people […]

Midcoast Villager

Posted May 22, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Health Care

High health insurance costs are driving Mainers to unregulated alternatives

“It really reflects people feeling so squeezed by traditional insurance products that they are willing to take more of a chance,” said James Myall, senior economic policy […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted April 23, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Wednesday Sit-Down: The state of Maine's economy

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the state of Maine’s economy. Click […]

WGME

Posted April 22, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Wednesday Sit Down

Maine’s Economy

Most Mainers disapprove of ICE after January surge, new polling finds

The poll follows the January surge, which left families traumatized, businesses struggling and hurt entire communities across Maine. During that period, a report from the Maine Center […]

Beacon

Posted April 8, 2026

Tags Economy, Federal, Immigration

Health Care

Reining in rising hospital prices is essential to controlling health care costs

Two decades ago, health economists summed up the problem with the American health care system succinctly: “It’s the prices, stupid.” Comparing the United States to other wealthy […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted April 6, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Health Care

Health Care

For patients throughout Maine, price cap legislation is just what the doctor ordered

According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, LD 2196 will save consumers more than $200 million over five years. Click here to read the full op-ed, […]

Central Maine Newspapers

Posted April 5, 2026

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers

The candidates were also asked how the state should be supporting families who did not go to work or school out of fear during January’s surge of […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted March 27, 2026

Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration

Taxes and Budget

Nurses and plumbers shouldn’t pay the same tax rate as multi-millionaires. LD 229 and LD 1089 change that.

LD 229 and LD 1089 would make Maine’s tax system fairer, more sustainable, and better aligned with the needs of working families and small businesses. Far from […]

MECEP

Posted March 23, 2026

Tags Budget, Child Care, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Federal, Income Tax, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

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We followed the five Democrats running for governor on the campaign trail. Here’s what we learned.

Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy

The Economy is Gerrymandered, Too

High health insurance costs are driving Mainers to unregulated alternatives

Wednesday Sit-Down: The state of Maine's economy

Most Mainers disapprove of ICE after January surge, new polling finds

Reining in rising hospital prices is essential to controlling health care costs

For patients throughout Maine, price cap legislation is just what the doctor ordered

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers

Nurses and plumbers shouldn’t pay the same tax rate as multi-millionaires. LD 229 and LD 1089 change that.