Jobs and Income July jobs report: Maine continues to lag US, New England recovery The July jobs report, released today, raises continued concerns about the strength of Maine’s economic recovery. The state’s July unemployment rate of 5.5 percent remains unchanged from a […] Garrett Martin Posted August 18, 2014 Tags Employment, Jobs, Recession
Education Community Eligibility Program can help hungry kids This week we celebrate National School Breakfast Week. The breakfast program began as a pilot program in 1966. Now, in the wake of the Great Recession, 11.6 […] Christy Daggett Posted March 7, 2014 Tags Children, Education, Food Insecurity
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Maine Government Plays Critical Role Protecting People and Jobs during Recession A democratic government is a work in progress. In the aftermath of the worst recession since the Great Depression, it is understandable that many pundits are reexamining […] Garrett Martin Posted September 28, 2010 Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue, Taxes
Health Care What’s Your Cap? Most of us recognize the roulette wheel that is health insurance. This past weekend, I attended a fundraiser for a former student of mine and her family. […] Garrett Martin Posted February 1, 2010 Tags Health Care, Insurance and Financial Services Committee