Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: Cost of the war in Iran In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the cost of the war in […] WGME Posted March 25, 2026 Tags Budget, Federal, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Lawmakers need to act to avoid a $174 million budget hole next year At a glance: Governor Mills’ budget proposal delays up to $174 million in bills — including teacher raises and tax breaks that get more expensive over time […] James Myall Posted March 25, 2026 Tags Budget, Federal, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
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
Maine’s Economy Millions of dollars lost in Maine's economy due to ICE action, report says The Maine Center for Economic Policy released a report estimating the cost. Click here to watch the full video, first posted March 20, 2026 by NewsCenter Maine. NewsCenter Maine Posted March 20, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy ICE surge impacted local business sales, report shows The Maine Center for Economic Policy has published a report, taking a closer look at how increased immigration enforcement may have affected the state economy. Click here […] NewsCenter Maine Posted March 20, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy Report estimates ICE operation cost Maine businesses millions of dollars A new report is offering a first look at how January’s immigration enforcement surge may have affected Maine’s economy. The Maine Center for Economic Policy said what […] NewsCenter Maine Posted March 20, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy January immigration raids took toll on Maine’s economy, report says January’s immigration raids across several Maine cities — which prompted thousands of workers and their children to stay home out of fear for their safety — also […] MaineBiz Posted March 20, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy ICE surge may have cost Maine more than $3M, report finds The ICE surge in Maine led to the loss of more than $3 million to the state’s economy, according to a report by the Maine Center for […] WGME Posted March 19, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy Maine lost millions during enhanced ICE operation, report estimates A new report from a Maine nonprofit says enhanced ICE operations back in January have cost the state millions. The study done by the Maine Center for […] WMTW Posted March 19, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
Maine’s Economy ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says A 10-day surge in immigration enforcement in January cost Maine retailers an estimated $3.4 million in taxable sales, but the wider impact to the state’s economy is […] Portland Press Herald Posted March 18, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration
