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Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, Apr. 2013

(March 29, 2013) The Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission convened on March 26, 2013, to revise its November 2012 forecast.

CEFC Report, April 2013 (PDF)


Maine city and town population outlook to 2030

(February 7, 2013) The Governor's Office of Policy and Management has released 2015-2030 population projections for cities and towns.

Explanation of city/town projections (PDF)

City/town projections to 2030 (PDF)

City/town projections to 2030 (Excel)

Maine state and county population outlook to 2030

(February 7, 2013) The Governor's Office of Policy and Management has released 2015-2030 population projections for the state and counties.

Population Outlook to 2030 (PDF)

State and County projections (PDF)

State and County projections (Excel)

Tax burden reduction (LD 1) report issued

(January 15, 2013) The Office of Policy and Management released the 2012 edition of its annual report on progress made toward the tax burden reduction goal established by PL 2005, chapter 2 (also known as LD 1).

Full Report (PDF)


Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, Nov. 2012

(November 1, 2012) The Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission convened on October 25, 2012, to revise its February 2012 forecast.

CEFC Report, November 2012 (PDF)


Business and industry leaders share data with economic forecasters

(November 1, 2012) On October 25, 2012, leaders of several Maine business and industry associations assembled at the State House to share economic data and industry-specific information with the Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission (CEFC).

Summary of the meeting (PDF)


Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission background materials

(October 24, 2012) The background materials for the October 25, 2012, Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission meeting are now available.

CEFC background materials for Oct 25 2012 meeting


2013 Average Personal Income Growth Factor

(September 27, 2012) With the passage of “LD 1” in 2005, towns and counties are required to calculate a property tax levy limit each year based on local property growth and statewide average personal income growth. Each town and county is responsible for calculating its property growth. The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is responsible for calculating income growth. For the 2012 property tax year (the 2013 budget year for most towns), OPM has determined that figure to be 1.05%. Read the full release for more information and calculations.

2013 Average Personal Income Growth (PDF)


Tax burden reduction (LD1) report issued

(January 24, 2012) The State Planning Office released the 2011 edition of its annual report on progress made toward the tax burden reduction goal established by PL 2005, chapter 2 (also known as LD 1).

Full Report (PDF)


2012 Report on Poverty

(January 11, 2012) Each year since 1998, the Maine State Planning Office has reported on the subject of poverty in Maine. The 2012 report (PDF) contains indicators updated through November 2011. Released January 2012.

2012 Report on Poverty (PDF)