Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget IRS data shows Maine is gaining residents from so-called “low tax” states “Tax flight” makes for a convenient talking point. It just doesn’t match reality. The latest IRS migration data shows what we already know: people move for jobs, […] Mark Shaffer Posted April 1, 2026 Tags Budget, Immigration, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
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
Jobs and Income Maine Calling: History of Prejudice in Maine For centuries, immigrants from all over the world have made Maine their home and most have faced prejudice at some point. We’ll learn about the history of […] Maine Public Posted March 23, 2026 Tags Immigration, Racial Equity
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
