I am disappointed that Governor Janet Mills has vetoed the minimum wage for farmworkers. It is beyond ridiculous for her to call stakeholders together to meet for months, develop a policy recommendation endorsed by her own Department of Agriculture and then veto it.

$33k is a lot of money to most Mainers. This is what it will cost *just* to create a special form for the Sea Dogs to apply for their tax credit. That’s right, $33k of taxpayer dollars so a business can apply for a tax break. What would you do with the money instead? #mepolitics

The second session of the 131st legislature delivered some surprising tax policy proposals and outcomes. From a bipartisan proposal to raise taxes on wealthy households to a corporate tax transparency law, here are the top tax policy proposals we followed. mecep.org/blog/tax-polic…

Our take on some of the Legislature’s tax-related bills this year. #mepolitics

Around 80 bills — such as retaining direct care workers, boosting pre-apprenticeship funding and processing sexual assault kits — are now threatened because Gov. Mills is putting low taxes for the rich ahead of the needs of everyday Mainers. #mepolitics pressherald.com/2024/05/10/opi…

New op-ed from MECEP president & CEO Garrett Martin: "Many vital workers whose efforts contribute to our health, well-being and nourishment continue to be overlooked and underpaid, and tools and opportunities left unfunded." #mepolitics bangordailynews.com/2024/05/22/opi…

Maine has an incredible opportunity to advance tax fairness by participating in the new IRS Direct File system—but only if we opt in. #mepolitics Maine Center for Economic Policy mecep.org/blog/direct-fi…

This is what investing in tax equity looks like! Thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS just announced it collected $1 BILLION in back taxes from wealthy tax cheats. Learn more: apnews.com/article/irs-au…

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One way we can help protect our children, classrooms, and communities this school year is to raise awareness about secure gun storage. Let's #BeSMART and do our part to put an end to gun violence. Learn more about SMART week and how to get involved: besmartforkids.org/smart-week/202…

Yes Maine!! #mepolitics

Featuring Maine’s own Portland Sea Dogs, now owned by a private equity firm the legislature gave away $2 million tax dollars to. Helping the rich get richer. #mepolitics

NEW from Maura Pillsbury: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for Tax Fairness to flourish #mepolitics mecep.org/blog/tax-cuts-…

Yes Maine!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 This will save Maine taxpayers millions of dollars each year. This is one reason adequate funding of the IRS is so important. #mepolitics

Our annual State of Working Maine report is here! A lot of good has resulted from strong policy choices that prioritize the needs of Maine workers. At the same time, not all workers are seeing the full benefit of the strong economy. mecep.org/jobs-and-incom…