Maine Policy Institute
Matthew Gagnon serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Policy Institute, overseeing daily operations and strategic direction for the influential free market policy think tank since August 2014. Gagnon is also a radio host for WGAN Morning News and a columnist for the Bangor Daily News, roles held since June 2016 and August 2011 respectively. Previous experience includes positions such as Director of Digital Strategy for the Republican Governors Association, Senior Project Manager at MXM, and various roles in communications and digital strategy for political entities, including a U.S. Senator and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Matthew Gagnon holds a Master of Arts in Economics from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maine.
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Maine Policy Institute
Maine Policy Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that conducts detailed and timely research to educate the public, the media, and lawmakers about public policy solutions that advance economic freedom and individual liberty in Maine. Governed by an independent Board of Directors, Maine Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization. Maine Policy relies on the generous support from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and does not accept government funds or perform contract work. With six full-time staff members and hundreds of individual supporters, we conduct detailed and timely research and develop public policy solutions that improve the lives of Maine citizens. We educate the public, engage legislators, and employ the media to shift public opinion and establish enduring legislative change in our state.