Maine’s Economy

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help start to undo the damage.

As it does throughout the country, publicly available data in Maine paints a picture of economic, health, education, and criminal justice systems that work better for whites […]

James Myall

Posted May 3, 2019

Tags Racial Equity

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help undo the damage.

As it does throughout the country, publicly available data in Maine paints a picture of economic, health, education, and criminal justice systems that work better for whites […]

James Myall

Posted May 3, 2019

Tags Inequality, Racial Equity

Education

Eliminating need for private loans would make college more affordable, ease future generations debt burden

Access to a college education remains the best way for Mainers to boost their earnings and economic well-being. Yet too often, the cost of college remains a […]

James Myall

Posted April 25, 2019

Tags Higher Education, Student Debt

Health Care, Jobs and Income

Policy Brief: Paid family and medical leave proposal would provide fair benefits to nearly all Mainers

Summary: Nearly every Mainer will at some point face extraordinary circumstances that necessitate extended leave from work. Whether it’s a joyous occasion such as the birth of […]

James Myall

Posted April 19, 2019

Tags Family and Medical Leave

Jobs and Income

Right to strike would level the playing field for public workers, with benefits for all of us

The right of workers to organize and bargain with their employer benefits all Mainers. Collective bargaining leads to better wages, safer workplaces, and a fairer and more […]

James Myall

Posted April 17, 2019

Tags Jobs, Unions

Health Care

Maine regulates price increases for electricity and insurance. Pharmaceutical companies need oversight too

Everyone deserves access to life-saving medication. Pharmaceutical companies develop new and innovative treatments, but this doesn’t give them the right to strongarm Mainers into paying sky-high prices […]

James Myall

Posted April 17, 2019

Tags Health Care

Health Care

Runaway increases in the costs of prescription drugs must be stopped

No one’s health should be compromised because they can’t afford the medicine they need. The runaway increases in the costs of prescription drugs must be stopped, and […]

James Myall

Posted April 16, 2019

Tags Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families

Imagine this scenario: You work at a large, national retail chain and on any given week, your schedule is subject to change, set at the discretion of […]

James Myall

Posted April 10, 2019

Tags Fair Scheduling, Job Quality

Maine’s Economy

The evidence is clear: There's no reason to cut Maine's minimum wage

Efforts to weaken Maine’s minimum wage are perennial objects of consideration in the Maine Legislature. Most often, lawmakers rejects these efforts out of hand — and for […]

James Myall

Posted March 18, 2019

Tags Minimum Wage

Jobs and Income

GOP amendment would undermine benefits of earned paid sick days Maine's workers and economy

A proposal to expand access to earn paid sick days would be watered down significantly if Republican lawmakers get their way. The original plan, LD 369, presented […]

James Myall

Posted March 12, 2019

Tags Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

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Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help start to undo the damage.

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help undo the damage.

Eliminating need for private loans would make college more affordable, ease future generations debt burden

Policy Brief: Paid family and medical leave proposal would provide fair benefits to nearly all Mainers

Right to strike would level the playing field for public workers, with benefits for all of us

Maine regulates price increases for electricity and insurance. Pharmaceutical companies need oversight too

Runaway increases in the costs of prescription drugs must be stopped

Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families

The evidence is clear: There's no reason to cut Maine's minimum wage

GOP amendment would undermine benefits of earned paid sick days Maine's workers and economy