Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Tariffs — An Explainer Updated August 12, 2025 What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes on imported goods. When targeted and strategically planned, they can counter unfair trade practices, serve as negotiation […] Karin Leuthy Posted August 12, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Jobs, Taxes
Health Care, Taxes and Budget Maine group warns against Pres. Trump's cuts to Medicaid Nearly 400,000 Mainers are enrolled in MaineCare, the state’s version of Medicaid, according to the Maine Center for Economic Policy. Click here to read the full story, […] Fox 23 Posted July 31, 2025 Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid, Medicare
Taxes and Budget 15% tariffs on EU products exported to U.S. could affect prices on goods Mainers need James Myall is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Maine Center for Economic Policy. He said car manufacturers in the U.S. that are paying more for steel […] Maine Public Posted July 30, 2025 Tags Federal, Inflation, Tariffs
Taxes and Budget Social Security staffing cuts hit Maine hard, increasing wait times and stress for residents James Myall, a policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, says the effects go beyond individual finances. As people feel less secure, they may start […] Maine Public Posted July 29, 2025 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Federal, Seniors
Taxes and Budget Susan Collins Is Not Concerned The Maine Center for Economic Policy finds that as a result of that mega-bill, up to 31,000 people in the state could lose SNAP benefits, another 170,000 will […] The American Prospect Posted July 24, 2025 Tags Budget, Federal, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Health Care, Taxes and Budget Medicaid cuts could cost Maine hospitals $66 million a year, report finds Families USA also identified Cary Medical Center in Caribou and Calais Community Hospital as at risk because the cuts to Medicaid are expected to lower their operating […] Maine Morning Star Posted July 18, 2025 Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid
Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: Tariffs and inflation In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to talk about tariffs and inflation. Click here […] WGME Posted July 16, 2025 Tags Federal, Inflation, Tariffs, Taxes, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Podcast: The real cost of Trump’s federal budget bill This week on the podcast, Cate chats with Garrett Martin of the Maine Center for Economic Policy. They do some unpacking on what the new federal tax […] Beacon Posted July 11, 2025 Tags Budget, Federal, Medicaid, Revenue, SNAP, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13/FOX23 to talk about the impacts of the “One […] WGME Posted July 10, 2025 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tax Breaks, Trump Tax Cuts, Wednesday Sit Down
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” further enriches the rich and immiserates the poor On July 4, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) after passage in the Senate and the US House of Representatives. It […] James Myall Posted July 8, 2025 Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care, Immigration, Inequality, Jobs, Medicaid, Racial Equity, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
