Congress helped private businesses. Now it’s time to help state and local governments.

“If left unaddressed, the unprecedented shortfall will force the state to make painful cuts that will hurt Maine families and make the recession worse — including widespread […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 11, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Economy

Jobs and Income

States and Cities With Public Campaign Financing Lead on Paid Sick Leave Policies

A 2018 report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy found that the workers who are paid the lowest in Maine are much more likely to receive no paid […]

Sludge

Posted May 9, 2020

Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy

Maine’s economic recovery panel includes 20 business leaders, one worker representative

The group is chaired by Josh Broder, CEO of Tilson, a Portland IT firm, and Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College and a former state economist. Members […]

Beacon

Posted May 9, 2020

Tags Economy, Recession

Taxes and Budget

Maine likely to see revenue shortfall

The Maine Center for Economic Policy is predicting a major shortfall in state revenue in the next fiscal year, a prediction that could have a significant impact […]

Fox Bangor

Posted May 8, 2020

Tags Economy, Recession, Revenue

Maine’s Economy

The Women of Maine vs. Susan Collins

Eye earned a master’s degree in global policy at the University of Maine. She completed several high-profile internships in her field, has worked as a field organizer […]

Politico

Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Economy

Maine’s Economy

Committee to look at easing long-term COVID-19 economic impact on Maine

Janet Mills announced Wednesday that she is convening an Economic Recovery Committee, with members drawn from across Maine industries, that will develop recommendations to mitigate the economic damage […]

MaineBiz

Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Recession

Maine’s Economy

Governor Mills Convenes Expert Committee to Advise on State’s Economic Recovery

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she is convening an Economic Recovery Committee charged with developing recommendations to mitigate the damage to Maine’s economy caused by the […]

WAGM

Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Recession

Maine’s Economy

Governor Mills convening Economic Recovery Committee

Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday the creation of a panel to advise her on the state’s economic recovery, and suggested there could be regional variations in the […]

WABI

Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

Think tank projects $1.2 billion budget shortfall for Maine

Nonpartisan research and policy institute the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is projecting a huge budget shortfall for Maine by the end of the next fiscal […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 6, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

Maine DOL: Workers in re-opened industries could lose unemployment if they don’t return to work

According to recent calculations made by the Maine Center for Economic Policy, more than 108,520 Mainers have filed for unemployment over five weeks, putting the state unemployment […]

Beacon

Posted April 30, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

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Congress helped private businesses. Now it’s time to help state and local governments.

States and Cities With Public Campaign Financing Lead on Paid Sick Leave Policies

Maine’s economic recovery panel includes 20 business leaders, one worker representative

Maine likely to see revenue shortfall

The Women of Maine vs. Susan Collins

Committee to look at easing long-term COVID-19 economic impact on Maine

Governor Mills Convenes Expert Committee to Advise on State’s Economic Recovery

Governor Mills convening Economic Recovery Committee

Think tank projects $1.2 billion budget shortfall for Maine

Maine DOL: Workers in re-opened industries could lose unemployment if they don’t return to work