Freeing people from dependency
We advocate for policies that free people trapped in a cycle of dependency and poverty.
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Maine Heritage Policy Center
What We do
Creating Prosperity
We are committed to reversing our economic and demographic decline, and creating prosperity.
Redefining the role of government
Maine's leaders believe the answer to social problems is government. It is time to rethink that.
Latest Research
The Will of the People
Maine’s ballot initiative process is tainted by outside influence. Learn more about our ballot initiative process, and how it has been hijacked by special interests.
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Let Us Work
Occupational licensing stands in the way of our right to earn a living in Maine. It freezes out competition, and makes everything more expensive. It is time for reform.
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The Expensive Empty Promises of Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion will not solve Maine's healthcare challenges. Instead, it will cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars, and make healthcare worse.
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Our Team
Matthew Gagnon
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Noyes
Director of Operations
Mike Quatrano
Director of Civic Engagement
Jacob Posik
Director of Communications
Nick Murray
Development Associate
Adam Crepeau
Policy Analyst
Liam Sigaud
Research Analyst
Contact Us
The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing people from dependency, creating prosperity, and redefining the role of government. Founded in Portland in 2003 by a handful of passionate citizens concerned about the direction the state was headed, MHPC has become the leading conservative public policy voice in Maine.
Contact us at the form above, or give us a call at 207-321-2550