Taxes and Budget Garrett Martin: Congress must act now to prevent state budget collapse The coronavirus pandemic has already spurred a jobs crisis and recession unlike anything we have ever experienced. But if the federal government does not act quickly, it will also […] Posted May 11, 2020 Tags Budget, Federal
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 NEW REPORT: Maine faces at least $1.2 billion revenue shortfall as coronavirus wreaks havoc on jobs, spending To protect Maine families and communities, Congress must include substantial state fiscal aid in the next pandemic relief package AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine faces an estimated $1.2 billion […] Posted May 5, 2020 Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal