Maine’s Economy Choices: Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in Maine The multi-state regional greenhouse gas initiative (RGGI) is a road test for a workable cap and trade system for the rest of the country. Last year, Maine […] Jody Harris Posted March 11, 2009 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy Choices: Megawatts from Mountain Tops, What’s in it for Maine? While Maine has a host of stubborn challenges – high taxes, costly health care, and cold weather, to name a few—there is one issue where policy makers can make […] Jody Harris Posted October 17, 2008 Tags Economy, Taxes
Maine’s Economy Choices: Getting to the Middle: Policy prescriptions for Maine’s working families Tough economic times are here again and bold government action is required. As our nation’s economy falters under a sagging housing market and skyrocketing fuel prices, many Americans […] Jody Harris Posted September 17, 2008 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Poverty
Maine’s Economy The State of Working Maine in 2008 2007 was a year of conflicting – and sometimes troubling – trends in the Maine economy. On the upside, the Maine economy grew modestly, as did productivity […] Jody Harris Posted September 3, 2008 Tags Economy, Incomes, Job Quality
Maine’s Economy Choices: Spreading Prosperity by Revitalizing Maine Woods Tourism Maine’s rural hinterland, despite its history and natural beauty, shows numerous signs of chronic economic and community distress. Compared to the state’s relatively prosperous southern and coastal counties, the six […] Jody Harris Posted July 29, 2008 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy The Housing Choice Voucher Program Maine’s economy benefits from the $68 million in federal funds that support the Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as the Section 8 program) , but reforms are […] Jody Harris Posted April 14, 2008 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Federal