Maine’s Economy

Choices: Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in Maine

The multi-state regional greenhouse gas initiative (RGGI) is a road test for a workable cap and trade system for the rest of the country. Last year, Maine […]

Jody Harris

Posted March 11, 2009

Tags Economy

Statement on the Beverage Industry's New Fiscal and Economic Impact Study

I am here today to talk about a new law – Public Law 629 – that helps to control health care costs in Maine by creating a […]

Posted October 20, 2008

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Choices: Megawatts from Mountain Tops, What’s in it for Maine?

While Maine has a host of stubborn challenges – high taxes, costly health care, and cold weather, to name a few—there is one issue where policy makers can make […]

Jody Harris

Posted October 17, 2008

Tags Economy, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Getting to the Middle: Policy Prescriptions for Maine's Working Families

Augusta — As Washington struggles to bail out Wall Street to the tune of $700 billion, oil prices have begun another climb and the American dollar continues […]

Posted September 23, 2008

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Maine’s Economy

Choices: Getting to the Middle: Policy prescriptions for Maine’s working families

Tough economic times are here again and bold government action is required. As our nation’s economy falters under a sagging housing market and skyrocketing fuel prices, many Americans […]

Jody Harris

Posted September 17, 2008

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Poverty

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Post-Labor Day Blues for Working Mainers: Modest Economic and Income Growth in Maine Jeopardized by Cost Increases

Augusta – The Maine Center for Economic Policy released its annual Labor Day report outlining the current status of working Mainers and the state economy. Using 2007 […]

Posted September 3, 2008

Tags Economy, Incomes, Jobs

Maine’s Economy

The State of Working Maine in 2008

2007 was a year of conflicting – and sometimes troubling – trends in the Maine economy. On the upside, the Maine economy grew modestly, as did productivity […]

Jody Harris

Posted September 3, 2008

Tags Economy, Incomes, Job Quality

Maine’s Economy

In Maine Recent Economic Growth Did Not Raise All Boats

According to Census Bureau data released today, Mainers were not likely to be earning much more last year than when the last recession bottomed out in 2001. […]

Posted August 26, 2008

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Choices: Spreading Prosperity by Revitalizing Maine Woods Tourism

Maine’s rural hinterland, despite its history and natural beauty, shows numerous signs of chronic economic and community distress. Compared to the state’s relatively prosperous southern and coastal counties, the six […]

Jody Harris

Posted July 29, 2008

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

The Housing Choice Voucher Program

Maine’s economy benefits from the $68 million in federal funds that support the Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as the Section 8 program) , but reforms are […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 14, 2008

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal

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Choices: Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in Maine

Statement on the Beverage Industry's New Fiscal and Economic Impact Study

Choices: Megawatts from Mountain Tops, What’s in it for Maine?

Getting to the Middle: Policy Prescriptions for Maine's Working Families

Choices: Getting to the Middle: Policy prescriptions for Maine’s working families

Post-Labor Day Blues for Working Mainers: Modest Economic and Income Growth in Maine Jeopardized by Cost Increases

The State of Working Maine in 2008

In Maine Recent Economic Growth Did Not Raise All Boats

Choices: Spreading Prosperity by Revitalizing Maine Woods Tourism

The Housing Choice Voucher Program