Maine’s Economy

MECEP statement on debt ceiling agreement

Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) President and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to the debt ceiling agreement: “While we’re relieved the nation isn’t headed for a catastrophic […]

Posted June 2, 2023

Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […]

MECEP

Posted May 26, 2023

Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Taxes and Budget

10 unanswered questions about the proposed Dirigo business subsidy

Governor Mills is proposing a big new tax subsidy for businesses. The Dirigo tax credit would cost an estimated $54.5 million per year and provide business tax […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted May 17, 2023

Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Tax Breaks

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families

Recent years have taught us child care workers are truly essential. Without them, other workers are forced to leave work to care for young children, costing them […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted May 9, 2023

Tags Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Report: Maine’s direct care system is facing a crisis due to poor pay and low staffing

Stubbornly low wages have left the direct care workforce in Maine in a “fragile state,” leading to a significant labor shortage that has resulted in fewer available […]

Beacon

Posted April 27, 2023

Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Low pay for direct care workers is costing Maine millions, according to report

Undervaluing the direct care workforce in Maine is costing the state millions each year, according to a new report from the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy. […]

Maine Public

Posted April 27, 2023

Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Taxes are complicated, but the way we think about tax policy doesn’t have to be

When we all pitch in to pay for the services and infrastructure that build a thriving economy, everyone benefits. But if some people and corporations don’t pay […]

MECEP

Posted April 14, 2023

Tags Economy, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

It’s time to shine a light on corporate tax avoidance

When corporations don’t pay what they owe in taxes, Maine people, communities, and small businesses end up footing the bill. As Maine Center for Economic Policy has […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted April 10, 2023

Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Income Tax, Inequality, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2023

2023 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

James Myall

Posted March 6, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Taxes and Budget

Modernize the spending cap to meet the moment

The state budget allows us to make important investments in the future of our state and all Mainers by funding our schools, health care, infrastructure, and communities. […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted February 16, 2023

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy

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MECEP statement on debt ceiling agreement

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

10 unanswered questions about the proposed Dirigo business subsidy

Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families

Report: Maine’s direct care system is facing a crisis due to poor pay and low staffing

Low pay for direct care workers is costing Maine millions, according to report

Taxes are complicated, but the way we think about tax policy doesn’t have to be

It’s time to shine a light on corporate tax avoidance

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2023

Modernize the spending cap to meet the moment