Maine Center for Economic Policy

08/24/2026

Picking fights with your best customers isn't an economic strategy. It's just making life more expensive.

08/14/2026

Did you know Maine passed a new “millionaire tax” this year? Here’s how it works.

Visit MECEP.org/millionaire-tax to learn more.

08/11/2026

Maine families are navigating an affordability crisis. Lawmakers should defend MaineCare and strengthen public investments to ensure affordable direct care is accessible to all.

The Trump administration's recent attacks on MaineCare follow a pattern of politicians making accusations of fraud to justify cuts to popular public programs.

08/10/2026

The vague, broadly-written rule would give new political appointees control over federal grants based on "presidential priorities." Funding for everything from health care to roads could be withheld as leverage for unrelated policy goals.

The rule would let political appointees reshape or withhold grants based on presidential priorities, raising the risk that funds for health care, roads, education, heating assistance, and other services could be used as leverage for unrelated policy goals.

08/10/2026

"For small businesses, this is not an abstract debate about taxes. It is about whether employees can afford to build stable lives in Maine — and whether companies can build stable workforces in return. That is not charity. It is an investment in a healthier economy, and it is good business."

You don't have to take our word that Maine's new millionaire tax is good for Maine's economy. Take it from a small business owner.

Mainers For Tax Fairness

By raising revenue to help people meet basic needs, we give them a better chance of remaining in their jobs and communities.

08/05/2026

Changes in climate, technology, and demographics will affect state budgets. State leaders have taken steps to plan, but work remains to prepare Maine for these future economic challenges.

Changes in climate, technology, and demographics affect state budgets. State leaders must prepare Maine for these future challenges.

07/31/2026

Last year four Maine hospitals were identified as at risk of closing due to HR 1. If these hospitals closed, Aroostook County would lose $113.6 million in wages, Hancock County $55.3 million, and Washington County $15.8 million.

If these hospitals closed, Aroostook County would lose $113.6 million in wages, Hancock County $55.3 million, and Washington County $15.8 million.

07/30/2026

Today is the 61st anniversary of . Congress gutted it to help pay for tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations almost a year ago, and nearly 4 million people have lost coverage (with millions more expected to). Now a labor and delivery unit in Damariscotta is at risk of closing.

These things are connected.

07/30/2026

🎂 61 years ago, Medicaid was signed into law.
🔪1 year ago, the GOP gutted it to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations.
❤️‍🩹 Now, nearly 4 million people have lost Medicaid coverage — and millions more will lose it soon.

Join the fight to stop the 👇

Vision Americans deserve guaranteed affordable healthcare. We’re fed up with corporate profiteering that’s made healthcare so expensive for everyone, and are desperate for Congress to stand up to health insurance companies to lower costs and expand care. Instead, Republicans in Congress gutted M...

07/17/2026

Congratulations, Maine taxpayers. You paid more than Elon Musk did with Tesla.

(they'll still be rich)

Families Over Billionaires Mainers For Tax Fairness