Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Latest Census Bureau data highlights health care struggles despite rising Maine incomes At a glance: Between 2024-2025, household incomes in Maine generally rose faster than inflation and faster than the national average, but Mainers with the lowest incomes saw […] James Myall Posted October 30, 2026 Tags Affordable Care Act, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Jobs, Poverty, Racial Equity, Tariffs, Wages
Taxes and Budget What’s behind Maine’s new budget gap and how to address it At a glance: The recent four-year forecast of state revenues and expenditures predicts a $1.3 billion shortfall in 2028-2029 This forecast is based on incomplete information — […] James Myall Posted October 29, 2026 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Education, Health Care, K-12 Education, Revenue, SNAP, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New report examines how artificial intelligence could impact Maine jobs As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, a new report released by the Maine Center for Economic Policy examines how the technology could reshape Maine’s […] NewsCenter Maine Posted October 28, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy MECEP releases State of Working Maine 2026 State of Working Maine 2026 examines how artificial intelligence could reshape workplaces across the state and calls on policymakers to ensure technological change benefits workers, not just […] Posted October 27, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New report details potential impact of AI on Maine's workforce A new report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy points to several recommendations for how the state can address the impacts of artificial intelligence on the […] WMTW Posted October 27, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy State of Working Maine 2026: Protecting Workers from Artificial Intelligence Report PDF Summary PDF View Stories State of Working Maine 2026 examines how artificial intelligence could reshape workplaces across the state and calls on policymakers to ensure […] James Myall Posted October 22, 2026 Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Family and Medical Leave, Food Insecurity, Guaranteed Income, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Minimum Wage, Paid Family and Medical Leave, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Unions, Wages
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget The Prosperity Agenda 2026: A roadmap toward a flourishing Maine Even with recent gains in wages, many Maine families are still grappling with the affordability of necessities like food, housing, and medical care. This is especially acute […] Lauren Stark Posted October 8, 2026 Tags Budget, Child Care, Corporate Power, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Family and Medical Leave, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Housing, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Medicaid, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Jobs and Income How Maine's new pay transparency law could impact the local economy “I think it will help everyone, but it will be particularly helpful for those vulnerable groups, because folks like women, people of color are more likely to […] WMTW Posted July 30, 2026 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy The affordability ‘crisis’ is about inequality and insecurity People are struggling to get by. Their ability to afford groceries, rent, and heating oil feels tenuous. Short-term economic data tells a confusing story. For many, wages have […] Bangor Daily News Posted January 30, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Tax Fairness, Wages
Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget Facing critical shortage, bipartisan legislation would hike wages for direct care workers One in five direct care workers receive federal food assistance, and about a third of home health aides suffer from food insecurity, said James Myall, an economic […] Maine Morning Star Posted January 21, 2026 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Job Quality, Wages
