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Maine

Maine

34
Fiscal Ranking

Maine ranks 34th among the US states for its fiscal health. 

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46
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking

In 2015, Maine experienced the 46th highest impact of federal regulations. 

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25
Health Care Ranking

Maine ranks near the middle in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.

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12
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws

CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.

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-66 M
Rainy Day Fund

Maine would need an additional $66 million to weather a recession of average severity.

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Weathering the Next Recession: How Prepared Is Maine?

Erick M. Elder

Professor of Economics, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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