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Policy matters: What the Biden administration's policies mean for Maine

October 28, 2022

12:00 Noon

Online presentation

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From COVID relief to student loan forgiveness to investments aimed at addressing climate change, the Biden administration has advanced substantial policies that are helping Maine's people, economy, and environment. In this talk, Garrett Martin, President and CEO of the Maine Center for Economic Policy, will focus on the impact of the Biden administration policies on the state of Maine, paying particular attention to how these policies have helped Mainers recover from the COVID pandemic and leave us better positioned to tackle future challenges.

Garrett Martin combines his commitment to providing credible and rigorous economic analysis with his passion for advancing economic justice as President and CEO of the Maine Center for Economic Policy. MECEP has been at the forefront of successful efforts to boost incomes and increase access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Mainers.

Garrett has extensive experience in economic research, policy development, community economic development, and philanthropic fund management. He is a Truman Scholar and holds a master’s degree in public affairs from Princeton University with a concentration in economics and public policy analysis.

This event is free and open to everyone.


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Policy matters: What the Biden administration's policies mean for Maine