Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine economy, new study finds

“With a plateauing workforce and an aging population, Maine should welcome everyone who wants to work,” said Garrett Martin, president and CEO of the Maine Center for Economic […]

MaineBiz

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

The Maine Center for Economic Policy said the study conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in […]

WABI

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants in Maine pay $15.6 million in state and local taxes, study finds

James Myall, with the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy, which was not involved in the study, said one way to help more immigrants access legal employment […]

Maine Public

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

“With a plateauing workforce and an aging population, Maine should welcome everyone who wants to work. What this report quantifies is what we’ve known all along: all […]

WMTW

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Study finds undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in taxes

An analysis last fall from the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy found Maine has a plateauing workforce, in part due to an aging population, and suggested immigration […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

A new report from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) confirms undocumented immigrants contribute to the strength of our economy and the health of public […]

James Myall

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Federal, Immigration, Revenue, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Wednesday Sit-Down: Work permits for asylum seekers

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss the push for asylum seekers […]

WGME

Posted May 29, 2024

Tags Immigration, Jobs, Wednesday Sit Down

Maine’s Economy

Immigration and Maine's economy

Click here to listen to the full episode of “Community Voices for Change” featuring MECEP analyst James Myall, first posted April 22, 2024 by WMPG.

WMPG

Posted April 22, 2024

Tags Economy, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

People seeking asylum and refuge benefit Maine’s economy — lawmakers need to support them

At a glance: People seeking asylum and refuge pay more in taxes than they receive in public assistance over the long term, providing overall benefits to employers […]

James Myall

Posted March 27, 2024

Tags Economy, Immigration, Racial Equity

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

How public policy has and hasn’t increased equity for Black Mainers

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the extent to which Maine has seen recent progress on reducing inequalities that impact Black Mainers. Data shows […]

James Myall

Posted February 27, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Employment, Immigration, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Poverty, Racial Equity, Unemployment, Wages

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Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine economy, new study finds

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

Undocumented immigrants in Maine pay $15.6 million in state and local taxes, study finds

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

Study finds undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in taxes

Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

Wednesday Sit-Down: Work permits for asylum seekers

Immigration and Maine's economy

People seeking asylum and refuge benefit Maine’s economy — lawmakers need to support them

How public policy has and hasn’t increased equity for Black Mainers