Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

A new report from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) confirms undocumented immigrants contribute to the strength of our economy and the health of public […]

James Myall

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Federal, Immigration, Revenue, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

At a glance: Despite consensus that the economy is in bad shape, Americans are broadly optimistic about their own financial circumstances Economic data mirrors this sentiment: unemployment […]

James Myall

Posted July 30, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Direct File advances tax fairness – Maine should opt in

For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted July 10, 2024

Tags Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

New federal overtime rule will protect an extra 26,000 salaried Maine workers

At a glance: The federal department of labor is raising the threshold for low-paid salaried workers to be eligible for overtime pay, nearly doubling the number of […]

James Myall

Posted July 3, 2024

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Overtime, Wages

Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Emily

Emily shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

Tags Stories

In the words of workers: Mechelle

Mechelle shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

Tags Stories

Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: a.m.k.

a.m.k. shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

Tags Stories

Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Justin

Justin shared his story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

Tags Stories

Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Stephanie

Stephanie shared her story as part of MECEP’s Closing the Gap: Maine’s Direct Care Shortage and Solutions to Fix It report. Click here to read the full […]

MECEP

Posted June 18, 2024

Tags Stories

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Worker justice wins and losses in the 2024 legislative session

The second session of Maine’s 131st legislature ended Friday, as resistance from Governor Mills and inaction in the House left many important bills to die. While lawmakers […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted May 15, 2024

Tags Budget, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

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Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

Direct File advances tax fairness – Maine should opt in

New federal overtime rule will protect an extra 26,000 salaried Maine workers

In the words of workers: Emily

In the words of workers: Mechelle

In the words of workers: a.m.k.

In the words of workers: Justin

In the words of workers: Stephanie

Worker justice wins and losses in the 2024 legislative session