Jobs and Income

Pandemic leads more Mainers to work fewer hours or in less-skilled jobs

The number of underemployed workers typically increases during times of economic downturn, as individuals who are struggling to get by or lose unemployment benefits are more likely […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted December 19, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Employment, Jobs

Health Care

As relief deal nears, Maine CDC says federal funding needed for equitable vaccine distribution

Shah also discussed vaccine equity and the Maine’s COVID-19 racial disparities earlier Wednesday during a meeting with the state’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and […]

Beacon

Posted December 17, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Racial Equity

Taxes and Budget

Report: Taxing the wealthy will lead to a quicker economic recovery in Maine

In a news release about the report, the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) pointed to three taxes mentioned in the report as essential for helping the […]

Beacon

Posted December 15, 2020

Tags Budget, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Maine looks beyond the numbers in search of a fair employment playing field

“Up until this crisis moment, I think there were good intentions, but people didn’t really know they didn’t know,” says Deb Breiting, cofounder of Maine Intercultural Communication […]

MaineBiz

Posted December 14, 2020

Tags Employment, Jobs, Racial Equity

Health Care

Advocates call for incarcerated Mainers to be prioritized in state’s COVID vaccine plan

The issue has also drawn the attention of the state’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations. James Myall, one of the […]

Beacon

Posted December 14, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Health Care

Taxes and Budget

Maine can help fuel economic recovery for all by taxing wealth and high incomes

AUGUSTA, MAINE — The state’s wealthiest residents have largely avoided the economic and health effects of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Mainers with the lowest incomes, who are more likely to […]

Posted December 10, 2020

Tags Economy, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Mainers struggle financially amid pandemic

It’s been nine months since the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses across the state to shut down. Even though restaurants are now open on a limited basis, the […]

Fox Bangor

Posted December 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security

Maine’s Economy

In percentage of owners as well as earnings, Black-owned businesses lag behind white counterparts in Maine

Black Mainers are less likely to own a business than white residents, and those who do report earning substantially less money than white peers, according to publicly […]

The Maine Monitor

Posted December 6, 2020

Tags Economy, Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

King, Collins among bipartisan lawmakers backing compromise relief package

One of the main sticking points is whether the package will include a provision to shield employers from liability if a worker contracts coronavirus at work. The current […]

Beacon

Posted December 2, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal

Maine’s Economy

Online directory aims to help Black businesses thrive in nation’s whitest state

The economic impacts of the pandemic also have been greater and persisted longer for people of color, James Myall of the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy, reported. […]

The Maine Monitor

Posted November 22, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Racial Equity

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Pandemic leads more Mainers to work fewer hours or in less-skilled jobs

As relief deal nears, Maine CDC says federal funding needed for equitable vaccine distribution

Report: Taxing the wealthy will lead to a quicker economic recovery in Maine

Maine looks beyond the numbers in search of a fair employment playing field

Advocates call for incarcerated Mainers to be prioritized in state’s COVID vaccine plan

Maine can help fuel economic recovery for all by taxing wealth and high incomes

Mainers struggle financially amid pandemic

In percentage of owners as well as earnings, Black-owned businesses lag behind white counterparts in Maine

King, Collins among bipartisan lawmakers backing compromise relief package

Online directory aims to help Black businesses thrive in nation’s whitest state