Jobs and Income

Analysis worries many Maine layoffs could become permanent

The effects of the COVID-19 financial downturn have wiped out as many as one in six jobs in Maine, according to the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), and […]

The Center Square

Posted June 16, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Jobs, Unemployment

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

MECEP Statement: Black Lives Matter

AUGUSTA, Maine — In response to the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the racist, deadly attack against Ahmaud Arbery, the Maine Center […]

Posted June 2, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Inequality, Racial Equity

Jobs and Income

Maine women and young adults hit hardest by unemployment

It is the first detailed look at which groups have lost the most jobs since many businesses in Maine and across the country ground to a halt […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 19, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Jobs, Unemployment

Jobs and Income

As Maine reopens, 89,000 workers still lack paid sick leave

The big business carve-out exempts many workers in Maine who work for large retail chains. Among those workers who did not have leave protections, 31,000 are ineligible […]

Beacon

Posted May 18, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy

Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing

Federal officials must do everything in their power to meet this historic moment. While some may bristle at the thought of doing or spending too much, the […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 16, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

Congress should prioritize state, local services over tax breaks for the wealthy, corporations

“Available indicators forecast a new recession triggered by the spread of COVID-19, with the economic damage poised to hit harder and faster than any downturn in recent […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 14, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Tax Breaks

Jobs and Income

Some Maine unemployed receiving benefits above average salary

“Anybody who’s lost their job, I don’t think, views it as a gift, no matter the reason,” said Maine Center for Economic Policy Executive Director Garrett Martin. He said […]

WMTW

Posted May 13, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Unemployment, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Local budgets in Maine are seeing massive shortfalls. Federal help remains uncertain.

Absent such an intervention, the state of Maine is facing a revenue shortfall that could grow to $1 billion by mid-2021, according to April projections from Moody’s Analytics. […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 12, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Local

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Democrats weigh repeal of tax breaks for wealthy as downturn threatens state services

Maine’s state budget is facing an estimated 30-percent revenue decline in the next fiscal year from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Center for […]

Beacon

Posted May 11, 2020

Tags Budget, Economy, Tax Breaks, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

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

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Analysis worries many Maine layoffs could become permanent

MECEP Statement: Black Lives Matter

Maine women and young adults hit hardest by unemployment

As Maine reopens, 89,000 workers still lack paid sick leave

Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing

Congress should prioritize state, local services over tax breaks for the wealthy, corporations

Some Maine unemployed receiving benefits above average salary

Local budgets in Maine are seeing massive shortfalls. Federal help remains uncertain.

Democrats weigh repeal of tax breaks for wealthy as downturn threatens state services

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