Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 2): What tariffs are really costing Maine families They were sold as protection. The bill landed at checkout instead. This is part of The Squeeze — a five-part series on how Washington’s choices, from tariffs […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Tariffs
Maine’s Economy The Squeeze (Part 1): How the war in Iran is draining Maine’s wallets Gas, heating oil, and mortgage costs are all climbing with no end in sight. About this series: Maine families are paying more for nearly everything including gas, […] MECEP Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy Rising Costs: What’s to blame? The average Maine household paid about $4,300 more for goods and services since Trump returned to office. What’s driving the increase? War in Iran Gas and heating […] Karin Leuthy Posted September 8, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: War with Iran impacts economy In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to discuss the war with Iran. Click here […] WGME Posted September 2, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Wednesday Sit Down
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Tariffs — An Explainer Updated September 8, 2026 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 25, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Jobs, Taxes
Health Care, Taxes and Budget Attacks on MaineCare distract from funding cuts and gaps At a glance: The Trump administration recently targeted Maine’s Medicaid program, MaineCare, with claims of widespread fraud This attack is part of a pattern of politicians using […] Lauren Stark Posted August 11, 2026 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid
Taxes and Budget Proposed federal rule would endanger $6 billion of federal funding to Maine At a glance The proposed OMB rule could expose roughly $6 billion in federal funding to Maine to new political conditions, including $900 million in competitive grants […] James Myall Posted August 10, 2026 Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Health Care, Infrastructure
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Strimling: ICE raids equal job losses and economic pain for all of us Additionally, an earlier study by the Maine Center for Economic Policy showed that Maine lost an estimated $3.4 million in retail sales due to the absence of […] Beacon Posted August 6, 2026 Tags Economy, Federal, Immigration, Jobs
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: ICE and the Economy In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, James Myall, policy analyst from the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to talk about ICE and the […] WGME Posted August 5, 2026 Tags Economy, Federal, Immigration, Wednesday Sit Down
Health Care, Taxes and Budget Medicaid cuts put rural hospitals and economies at risk At a glance Last year four Maine hospitals were identified as at risk of closing due to HR 1 Recently released financial data shows three of the […] Mark Shaffer Posted July 31, 2026 Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid
