Maine’s Economy

Most Mainers disapprove of ICE after January surge, new polling finds

The poll follows the January surge, which left families traumatized, businesses struggling and hurt entire communities across Maine. During that period, a report from the Maine Center […]

Beacon

Posted April 8, 2026

Tags Economy, Federal, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers

The candidates were also asked how the state should be supporting families who did not go to work or school out of fear during January’s surge of […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted March 27, 2026

Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Immigration

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

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Most Mainers disapprove of ICE after January surge, new polling finds

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers

Wednesday Sit-Down: Cost of the war in Iran

Lawmakers need to act to avoid a $174 million budget hole next year

Nurses and plumbers shouldn’t pay the same tax rate as multi-millionaires. LD 229 and LD 1089 change that.

Millions of dollars lost in Maine's economy due to ICE action, report says

ICE surge impacted local business sales, report shows

Report estimates ICE operation cost Maine businesses millions of dollars

January immigration raids took toll on Maine’s economy, report says

ICE surge may have cost Maine more than $3M, report finds