Maine’s Economy

LIVE BLOG: CBPP's 18th Annual State Fiscal Policy Conference

Kit St. John, Garrett Martin, Dan Coyne and I are all in D.C. to attend the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) 18th annual State Fiscal […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted November 9, 2010

Tags Economy

Choices: Housing Choice Vouchers: Stabilizing Lives and Strengthening Maine's Economy

The Voucher Program is a proven success. It assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled in securing safe housing in the private market. These families experience increased economic security while small businesses benefit as well. This issue […]

Jody Harris

Posted October 25, 2010

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Maine’s Economy

Choices: No Magic Bullets: Energy Policy for Maine in the Next Decade

In the 1990s Maine’s power rates were 50% above the national average. Then Maine restructured its electric industry beginning in March 2000. Today power rates are closer to 20% above […]

Jody Harris

Posted October 21, 2010

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Taxes and Budget

Choices: Maine's Balancing Act: Maintaining Services, Investing in the Future

Across the nation, states have seen an unprecedented collapse in revenues as a result of the longest, deepest recession since the Great Depression. This causes a perplexing […]

Jody Harris

Posted October 18, 2010

Tags Budget, Economy

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Maine Government Plays Critical Role Protecting People and Jobs during Recession

A democratic government is a work in progress. In the aftermath of the worst recession since the Great Depression, it is understandable that many pundits are reexamining […]

Garrett Martin

Posted September 28, 2010

Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Amenity Investments and Tourist Destination Development: Policy Insights from Three Rural Maine Regions

Realizing rural Maine’s tourism’s sustainable growth potential demands bold, creative and tenacious state, regional and local leadership. Bowdoin College Professor of Economics David Vail recommends cost-effective policies […]

Jody Harris

Posted August 12, 2010

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

Investment in Tourism Destinations Will Pay High Dividends in Rural Maine’s Economic Development

Realizing rural Maine’s tourism’s sustainable growth potential demands bold, creative and tenacious state, regional and local leadership Augusta, Maine (Thursday, August 12, 2010)—The Maine Center for Economic […]

Posted August 12, 2010

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Choices: Economic Development Investments to Realize Rural Maine's Tourism Potential

Since 1998, MECEP has been a leader in research on the impacts and potential of tourism in Maine. In this latest edition, Professor Vail proposes a bold […]

Jody Harris

Posted July 21, 2010

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

Maine Organizations Thank Senators Snowe and Collins for Their Support of Financial Reform Bill

Legislation passed today by the Senate now goes to President Obama for his signature Augusta, Maine (Thursday, July 15, 2010)—The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), […]

Posted July 15, 2010

Tags Economy, Susan Collins

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Mourns the Death of Shepard Lee

Augusta, Maine (Thursday, June 24, 2010)—The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) today mourned the death of noted Maine entrepreneur, civic leader, political advisor and advocate for […]

Posted June 24, 2010

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LIVE BLOG: CBPP's 18th Annual State Fiscal Policy Conference

Choices: Housing Choice Vouchers: Stabilizing Lives and Strengthening Maine's Economy

Choices: No Magic Bullets: Energy Policy for Maine in the Next Decade

Choices: Maine's Balancing Act: Maintaining Services, Investing in the Future

Maine Government Plays Critical Role Protecting People and Jobs during Recession

Amenity Investments and Tourist Destination Development: Policy Insights from Three Rural Maine Regions

Investment in Tourism Destinations Will Pay High Dividends in Rural Maine’s Economic Development

Choices: Economic Development Investments to Realize Rural Maine's Tourism Potential

Maine Organizations Thank Senators Snowe and Collins for Their Support of Financial Reform Bill

MECEP Mourns the Death of Shepard Lee