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Portland could vote on minimum wage increase

Sykes cited the left-leaning nonprofit Maine Center for Economic Policy in stating that an increase would be especially beneficial for women and people of color. “Raising the […]

Spectrum News

Posted August 16, 2024

Tags Minimum Wage, Racial Equity, Wages

Jobs and Income

Maine needs more than 2K workers to reduce waitlists for elder care, disability services

Thousands of older Mainers, people with disabilities and those with behavioral health needs are not getting the support services they are entitled to receive, a report released […]

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Posted June 18, 2024

Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Spend or save? Not everyone agrees with Maine governor’s proposal to set aside $100M

In response, the Maine Center for Economic Policy, a progressive group based in Augusta, said the money could be used to help childcare providers, give relief to […]

Spectrum News

Posted January 31, 2024

Tags Budget

Jobs and Income

Maine’s minimum wage to hit $13.80 on Jan. 1

Raising the minimum wage also helps other workers because employers are likely to bump up the pay of other hourly employees to keep up, said James Myall, […]

Spectrum News

Posted December 29, 2022

Tags Minimum Wage, Wages

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Portland could vote on minimum wage increase

Maine needs more than 2K workers to reduce waitlists for elder care, disability services

Spend or save? Not everyone agrees with Maine governor’s proposal to set aside $100M

Maine’s minimum wage to hit $13.80 on Jan. 1