Maine Policy Review
Maine Policy Review publishes timely, independent, peer-reviewed analysis of public policy issues relevant to the state of Maine. Since its founding in 1991, the journal has become recognized as a definitive source of objective information and for its thoughtful coverage of current and emerging policy issues. Maine Policy Review is published two times per year by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine. The material published within does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Maine.
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Maine Policy Review Cited in U.S. Health Care Cost Analysis
A recent Bangor Daily News op-ed written by Maine Policy Review author Daniel Bryant highlighted a discussion on the hidden costs within the U.S. healthcare system and the implications of a single-payer model. The mention underscores Bryant’s research in Maine Policy Review that uses 2020 Maine data to examine three healthcare cost categories: health services, […]
Maine Policy Review Covered by Maine Public
Maine Public ran a story on Maine Policy Review’s publication “Medicaid Expansion in Maine Significantly Reduced Uncompensated Care Costs during the COVID-19 Pandemic” in Volume 33, Issue 1. The study authored by Jordan H. Rhodes examines the impact of Maine’s 2019 Medicaid expansion through the Affordable Care Act on hospitals’ uncompensated care costs. Rhodes is […]
Maine Policy Review Groundbreaking Research Credited on Maine Public
A recent article published in Maine Policy Review, “Roles for Maine’s Physicians in the Climate Crisis,” was credited on Maine Public for authors Gail L. Carlson’s and Megan Andersen’s groundbreaking research on Maine physicians, health risks of climate change, and patient awareness. The authors surveyed physicians in Maine about climate change and health, and of […]
Maine Policy Review Celebration: Special Issue, Our Shared Ocean
On May 18th, Maine Policy Review hosted an afternoon with Robin Alden, James Wilson, Bill Zoellick, and Robert Shetterly, to celebrate MPR’s special issue Our Shared Ocean at Blue Hill Public Library. The event fostered dialogue and offered attendees practical information to use in their towns, which was informed by cutting-edge research.
Maine Policy Review 33(1): 3 New Articles Available Now
ORONO, Maine – Maine Policy Review, a leading peer-reviewed journal focusing on policy analysis and research in Maine, is excited to announce the release of 3 new articles in Volume 33, Issue 1: an essay containing a proposed new paradigm to rejuvenate our society, rebuild trust in our government, and renew pride in our country, […]
Call for Submissions: Special Issue on Maine Libraries
It is with great pleasure that the editors of Maine Policy Review announce a call for submissions for a special issue devoted to identifying and exploring the complex challenges surrounding Maine libraries. We hope to explore internal and external threats and opportunities to library services along with policy actions and innovations affecting libraries. Because of the nationwide […]
Maine Policy Review 32(2) Special Issue: “Our Shared Ocean” Available Now
Maine Policy Review, a leading peer-reviewed journal focusing on policy analysis and research in Maine, is excited to announce the release of Our Shared Ocean, a Maine Policy Review special issue. This issue brings together a remarkable set of authors to provide many different perspectives on policy issues related to the ocean. Our Shared Ocean is the largest […]
Maine Policy Review Volume 32, Number 1, Available Now
Maine Policy Review, a leading publication focusing on policy analysis and research in Maine, is excited to announce the availability of Vol. 32, No. 1, on MPR’s Digital Commons site. Print copies have been mailed to subscribers. Vol. 32, No. 1, starts off with the Margaret Chase Smith essay by Richard Judd, which offers a history of Maine’s conservation […]
Maine Policy Review Commemorates 50 Years of the Clean Water Act with Special Section
Maine Policy Review is pleased to announce the release of a special section titled “50 Years of the Clean Water Act.” This section commemorates the significant milestone of half a century since the enactment of the Clean Water Act and highlights Maine’s efforts to improve water quality and the need to maintain and strengthen water quality […]
Special Issue on Maine’s Share Ocean—Call for Submissions
It is with great pleasure that Maine Policy Review Editors announce a call for submissions for a special issue devoted to identifying and exploring the complex issues about the ocean and coastline that will affect Maine’s future. This special issue, “Our Shared Ocean” is important and timely because of external threats, competing interests, shifting uses, policy […]
Maine Policy Review, Volume 31, Numbers 1-2, Available
Maine Policy Review, Vol. 31, Nos. 1-2, is now available on MPR’s Digital Commons site. Print copies will be mailed to subscribers in late February. A brief look at the content of this issue is available on MPR’s website. Vol. 31, Nos. 1-2, starts off with the Margaret Chase Smith essay by Anna Kellar, which […]
Call for Submissions for MPR’s Special Issue on COVID-19 Pandemic in Maine
Maine Policy Review is planning a special issue that will examine Maine’s experience of, and response to, the COVID-19 pandemic with an emphasis on information that might prove useful to Maine policymakers. The scope of potential topics is large and includes, but is in no way limited to, the following: economic impacts including effects on […]
