Maine’s Economy

New federal bill threatens immigrants and Maine’s progress

Immigrants are vital to Maine’s communities and economy. They work in health care, agriculture, hospitality, and education. They raise families, pay taxes, and help counter our state’s […]

Megan Michaud

Posted June 18, 2025

Tags Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Immigration, Racial Equity, SNAP, Trump Tax Cuts

Health Care

Federal budget plan puts Maine’s rural hospitals at grave risk, report shows

More than 300 rural hospitals, including two in Maine, could close if the federal budget includes proposed deep cuts to Medicaid, according to new analysis by the […]

James Myall

Posted June 18, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid, Trump Tax Cuts

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Reporting Work Requirements: Bad at encouraging work, good at making people sick and hungry

Congress wants to make work reporting requirements in safety net programs harsher and more pervasive to remove supports from tens of thousands of Mainers and use that […]

James Myall

Posted May 22, 2025

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Federal, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, TCJA, Trump Tax Cuts, Unemployment

Taxes and Budget

Maine’s economy could lose more than $400 million in federal funds each year under the House reconciliation bill

A number of changes to safety net programs, particularly Medicaid (MaineCare) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will lead to more than $400 million less in […]

James Myall

Posted May 22, 2025

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Jobs, Medicaid, SNAP, TCJA, Trump Tax Cuts

Taxes and Budget

Federal Budget Recap: House trades food security and health care for billionaire tax cuts in one big, ugly bill

By Megan Michaud and James Myall Updated May 23, 2025 House Republicans passed legislation pairing spending cuts on food security, health, and other important programs with enormous […]

James Myall

Posted May 22, 2025

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Medicaid, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Health Care, Taxes and Budget

I’m not on Medicaid — so why should I care about cuts to Medicaid?

Congress is currently considering major cuts to Medicaid and other programs. Changes to Medicaid, which provides health insurance for 1 in 5 Americans and 400,000 Mainers, would […]

Megan Michaud

Posted May 12, 2025

Tags Budget, Children, Health Care, Medicaid, Seniors, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Taxes and Budget

Calm before the storm: New revenue forecast shows little change, for now

At a glance: The state’s Revenue Forecasting Commission made only minor adjustments to future revenue estimates, resulting in a net increase of just over $1 million, while […]

James Myall

Posted May 2, 2025

Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Education, Medicaid, Revenue, SNAP, Trump Tax Cuts

Taxes and Budget

Feds threaten to blow a $649 million hole in Maine’s state budget

At a glance: Congress and President Trump are considering cutting federal funds to states, primarily to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, with Maine facing a potential […]

James Myall

Posted April 3, 2025

Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Taxes and Budget

8 things to know about federal funding in Maine

Federal government spending strengthens communities, improves quality of life, and boosts the overall economy. In Maine, it helps pay for roads, bridges, schools, public safety, and health […]

James Myall

Posted March 3, 2025

Tags Budget, Federal, Trump Tax Cuts

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Proposed Medicaid cuts put Maine families’ incomes at risk

At a glance: Proposed Medicaid cuts could affect over 400,000 Mainers, especially children, older adults, and families with low income, reducing access to essential health care and […]

Megan Michaud

Posted February 21, 2025

Tags Budget, Health Care, Incomes, Inequality, Medicaid, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, TCJA, Trump Tax Cuts

Trump Tax Cuts

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New federal bill threatens immigrants and Maine’s progress

Federal budget plan puts Maine’s rural hospitals at grave risk, report shows

Reporting Work Requirements: Bad at encouraging work, good at making people sick and hungry

Maine’s economy could lose more than $400 million in federal funds each year under the House reconciliation bill

Federal Budget Recap: House trades food security and health care for billionaire tax cuts in one big, ugly bill

I’m not on Medicaid — so why should I care about cuts to Medicaid?

Calm before the storm: New revenue forecast shows little change, for now

Feds threaten to blow a $649 million hole in Maine’s state budget

8 things to know about federal funding in Maine

Proposed Medicaid cuts put Maine families’ incomes at risk