Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget Maine people deserve credible analysis Two weeks ago MECEP released an analysis estimating the loss of nearly 4,500 jobs if the LePage Administration’s proposed $221 million cuts to the Department of Health […] Garrett Martin Posted December 19, 2011 Tags Budget, Jobs
Health Care Editorial Round Up: Maine Opinion Leaders Weigh in on Proposed Medicaid Cuts Maine’s newspaper editorial boards continue to criticize the LePage Administration’s proposed cuts to services important to Maine children, seniors, families and individuals with disabilities. The (Biddeford) Journal […] Mark Sullivan Posted December 19, 2011 Tags Budget, Health Care, Medicaid
Taxes and Budget Testimony on LR 2678 LePage Administration's Proposed Department of Health & Human Services Budget Cuts I am humbled by those who have testified before me. Their stories and fears are a heart-wrenching reminder of the importance of public policy in people’s lives. […] MECEP Posted December 16, 2011 Tags Budget
Taxes and Budget Maine People Speak Out Against Harsh Medicaid Budget Cuts Hundreds of Mainers from across the state converged on the State House in Augusta yesterday to loudly voice their opposition to the $220 million in cuts the […] Mark Sullivan Posted December 15, 2011 Tags Budget, Health Care, Medicaid
Jobs and Income What’s the real deal with jobs in Maine? In recent weeks, there has been a tit-for-tat about jobs playing out in the Maine media. The opening salvo came from Doug Rooks writing in the (Lewiston) […] Garrett Martin Posted December 13, 2011 Tags Employment, Jobs
Jobs and Income Beware the Bogus Business Ranking Forbes magazine is out with its latest “Best States for Business” rankings. Maine’s ranking, 50th, will grab headlines and provide fodder for further assaults on Maine’s environment, […] Garrett Martin Posted December 12, 2011 Tags Economy, Jobs, Taxes
Health Care Health Care Jobs in Maine: Impact of Medicaid Jobs are the most pressing issue in Maine. The health care industry is a major economic engine and source of jobs in the state. The map and […] Jody Harris Posted December 9, 2011 Tags Health Care, Jobs
Taxes and Budget LePage Plan to Cut Services Raises a Media Firestorm Governor Paul LePage ignited a vigorous public debate this week with his proposal to cut about $220 million in state funding for services important to working families, […] Mark Sullivan Posted December 8, 2011 Tags Budget, Health Care, Medicaid, Seniors
Maine’s Economy Buy Local and Grow Maine’s Economy A new MECEP study (see full report) confirms that, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the local economic impact of consumer spending at locally owned businesses in Portland is […] Mark Sullivan Posted December 7, 2011 Tags Economy, Jobs, Local
Maine’s Economy Statement on Impact of Buying Locally in Cumberland County For more than 17 years, MECEP has worked to advance public policies that help Maine people prosper in a strong, fair and sustainable economy. This includes providing […] MECEP Posted December 6, 2011 Tags Economy, Local