Maine’s Economy

Transformative “American Rescue Plan” will deliver $6 billion to Maine’s economy

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act recently approved by Congress will deliver roughly $6 billion to Maine’s economy, according to recent MECEP analysis. The top initiatives that will support Maine’s economic […]

James Myall

Posted April 2, 2021

Tags Children, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Education, EITC, Federal, Housing, Infrastructure, K-12 Education, SNAP, Taxes, Unemployment

Jobs and Income

Pine Tree Development Zones promised jobs but didn’t deliver. It’s time to end them.

In 2003, the Maine Legislature created Pine Tree Development Zones, a tax expenditure program designed to spur job creation in economically distressed areas of the state. The […]

Sarah Austin

Posted March 24, 2021

Tags Jobs, Tax Breaks, Taxes

Jobs and Income

At-will employment is cover for discrimination. Maine should abolish it to protect workers from unfair firing

No worker should be fired from their job without a good reason. That’s why we have anti-discrimination laws, which protect Mainers from being fired on the basis […]

James Myall

Posted March 24, 2021

Tags Employment, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs

Jobs and Income

Recognizing foreign credentials would help New Mainers and our state prosper

Maine’s economy is at its best when Mainers of all backgrounds can make full use of their experience, skills, and education. But New Mainers who arrive in […]

James Myall

Posted March 23, 2021

Tags Economy, Employment, Immigration, Inequality, Jobs, Racial Equity

Taxes and Budget

Bill to strengthen EITC would boost incomes for 92,000 Maine families, improve Maine’s tax code

The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, is a proven tool to reduce poverty and give kids from families with low incomes a better shot at success […]

Sarah Austin

Posted March 23, 2021

Tags Children, EITC, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Extra pay for extra work: How Maine can restore overtime pay for 28,000 Mainers

When Mainers work long hours, they deserve to be compensated fairly for their extra work. Overtime protections exist to ensure extra work is rewarded with extra pay, […]

James Myall

Posted March 22, 2021

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Overtime, Wages

Health Care

Maine lawmakers consider several bills to tackle rising health care costs

Health care is a human right. But soaring health care costs prevent many Mainers from getting the care they need, and the problem is getting worse; The […]

James Myall

Posted March 18, 2021

Tags Health Care, Prescription Drugs

Taxes and Budget

Raising taxes on large, profitable corporations will help build strong communities without affecting small businesses

Corporations in Maine benefit from our educated workforce, our public roads and other infrastructure, and our clean air and water — not to mention our reputation for […]

Sarah Austin

Posted March 18, 2021

Tags Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Early victory for tax fairness as Maine clamps down on corporate tax loopholes

Last week, the Legislature took a positive step toward tax fairness by closing a loophole in Maine’s tax code that gives corporations a tax break based on their foreign sales. As part of the […]

Mario Moretto

Posted March 17, 2021

Tags Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Jobs and Income

Wage theft costs workers millions. This bill would help workers get what they’re owed.

All Mainers are entitled to the wages they earn, and no one should have their wages stolen by their employer. While most employers play by the rules […]

James Myall

Posted March 17, 2021

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Wages

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Transformative “American Rescue Plan” will deliver $6 billion to Maine’s economy

Pine Tree Development Zones promised jobs but didn’t deliver. It’s time to end them.

At-will employment is cover for discrimination. Maine should abolish it to protect workers from unfair firing

Recognizing foreign credentials would help New Mainers and our state prosper

Bill to strengthen EITC would boost incomes for 92,000 Maine families, improve Maine’s tax code

Extra pay for extra work: How Maine can restore overtime pay for 28,000 Mainers

Maine lawmakers consider several bills to tackle rising health care costs

Raising taxes on large, profitable corporations will help build strong communities without affecting small businesses

Early victory for tax fairness as Maine clamps down on corporate tax loopholes

Wage theft costs workers millions. This bill would help workers get what they’re owed.