Publications
MECEP Action provides information and analysis to hold elected officials and candidates accountable for supporting policies that create economic opportunity and prosperity for Mainers throughout their lives.
ARTICLES
Fact Check: Does Susan Collins bring home significantly more federal funding than other senators?
The claim Susan Collins brings home significantly more federal funding to Maine than other senators is misleading. The claim is based on congressionally directed spending — formerly known as earmarks — not on all federal funding coming to Maine. Read the article, published September 17, 2026.
Senator Collins is Costing Maine
Over 10 years, Senator Collins brought Maine $3.45 billion. Her vote to advance Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) will cost Maine $4.125 billion. Net: Maine is $675 million worse off and that’s before counting higher energy bills, rising insurance premiums, and tariff costs associated with other Trump administration policies. Read the article, published September 3, 2026.
SCORECARDS
Tax Fairness Scorecard — 132nd Maine Legislature
See who helped build a well-funded, equitable, and prosperous Maine in the 132nd Legislature. View the scorecard.
Tax Fairness Scorecard — 131st Maine Legislature
See who helped build a well-funded, equitable, and prosperous Maine in the 131st Legislature. View the scorecard.