Maine’s Economy Bangor is building less new housing than far smaller Maine towns “In Maine, over the last like 10 years or so, economic growth and the growth in available jobs has been more concentrated in the Greater Portland area, […] Bangor Daily News Posted November 25, 2023 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Housing
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy State of Working Maine 2023: Boosting Maine's Workforce Download the PDF: Full Report Summary The major challenge facing Maine’s economy is the state’s plateauing workforce. In 2003, approximately 3 percent of jobs in Maine were […] James Myall Posted November 20, 2023 Tags Affordable Care Act, Budget, Caregiving, Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Housing, Immigration, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Wages
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: Maine's Housing Crisis In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Josie Phillips, a MECEP housing expert, sat down with CBS13 to discuss Maine’s housing crisis. Click here to watch the full video, […] WGME Posted October 19, 2023 Tags Housing, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […] Sarah Austin Posted July 13, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Maine’s Economy Wednesday Sit-Down: Maine's housing crisis Garrett Martin from the Maine Center for Economic Policy sat down with CBS13 to discuss the housing crisis in Maine. Click here to watch the full video, […] Fox 23 Posted July 12, 2023 Tags Housing, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Property tax freeze fix would benefit older Mainers who need it most Maine’s property tax freeze program, also known as the property tax stabilization program, was put in place hastily at the end of last legislative session despite serious […] Maura Pillsbury Posted June 21, 2023 Tags Economic Security, Housing, Property Tax, Seniors, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget Bills passed by Maine lawmakers are piling up on ‘the table’ – and many will die there “It can be very sobering, and it can risk momentum for causes that you spend a lot of time building,” said Leuthy, who is now a lobbyist […] Portland Press Herald Posted June 19, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Housing, Paid Family and Medical Leave
Taxes and Budget Legislators can build on Governor’s change package to boost economic vitality for Maine families Governor Mills’ budget change package — which amends her prior budget proposal to align with more current revenue projections — lays a solid foundation for Maine. It […] Josie Phillips Posted May 18, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Housing, Inequality, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget ‘People are desperate:’ Budget committee encouraged to make bold investments in affordable housing “While public investment is necessary to alleviate Maine’s affordable housing crisis, $30 million is insufficient to address the shortage of affordable housing,” said Josie Phillips, a budget […] Beacon Posted February 10, 2023 Tags Budget, Housing
Taxes and Budget GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives Governor Mills’ budget proposal lays the foundation for Maine people and communities. State lawmakers can strengthen Maine’s economy even more — and make sure no one gets […] MECEP Posted January 30, 2023 Tags Budget, Caregiving, Child Tax Credit, Children, Education, Graphic Series, Housing