Job losses bring additional crisis for laid-off workers: loss of health coverage

Between 72,000 and 131,000 Mainers could lose their employer-sponsored health insurance as a result of widespread layoffs spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, with as many as 31,000 […]

James Myall

Posted May 29, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy

Pandemic has erased one in six Maine jobs since February

Maine lost nearly 106,000 jobs1 in the two months leading up to April 12 as Maine businesses laid off workers across the state because of the ongoing public […]

James Myall

Posted May 22, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Maine can’t afford for Congress to miss the mark on COVID-19 emergency funding

A bipartisan consensus is building for Congress to pass additional emergency funds for states to help fight the pandemic, maintain health care for low-income families and seniors, […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 22, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Recession

Taxes and Budget

Congress must act boldly to protect Maine families, communities from harm

Maine faces a revenue shortfall of at least $1.2 billion in the next fiscal year. If unaddressed, this fiscal crisis would hurt families and communities, and make the recession worse. Congress must include state fiscal relief in the next coronavirus bill.

Mario Moretto

Posted May 8, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Recession

Maine’s Economy

Last week's expanded eligibility spurs largest UI claims spike since pandemic began

Roughly 16,100 Mainers filed new unemployment claims in the week ending May 2, according to the Maine Department of Labor, representing the largest week-over-week increase in since […]

James Myall

Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy

Maine’s racial disparities laid bare by COVID-19

COVID-19 does not discriminate. Anyone exposed to the coronavirus can get sick, regardless of their race, ZIP code, or family income. Nevertheless, new data from the Maine […]

James Myall

Posted May 6, 2020

Tags Coronavirus

Taxes and Budget

REPORT: Maine needs fiscal relief now to address revenue shortfall of at least $1.2 billion

Just two months after the pandemic’s first ripples were felt in the economy, forecasters say unprecedented state revenue shortfalls jeopardize state and local budgets. In Maine, revenue […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 5, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Federal, Revenue

Maine’s Economy

New unemployment claims remain nearly eight times higher than pre-pandemic averages

At least 15.6 percent of the state’s workforce has lost their jobs since March 15, as Mainers take the necessary steps to limit transmission of the coronavirus […]

Sarah Austin

Posted April 30, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy

Small businesses need targeted relief that Payroll Protection Program does not yet provide

On Thursday, Congress enacted a new round of funding for the Payroll Protection Program, or PPP, which provides loans to help businesses cover payroll and other expenses […]

James Myall

Posted April 24, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal

Jobs and Income

As jobless rate hits nearly 18 percent, Unemployment Insurance is a critical tool to limit coronavirus transmission

At least 14.5 percent of the state’s workforce has lost their jobs since March 15, as Mainers take the necessary steps to limit transmission of the coronavirus […]

Sarah Austin

Posted April 23, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Unemployment

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Job losses bring additional crisis for laid-off workers: loss of health coverage

Pandemic has erased one in six Maine jobs since February

Maine can’t afford for Congress to miss the mark on COVID-19 emergency funding

Congress must act boldly to protect Maine families, communities from harm

Last week's expanded eligibility spurs largest UI claims spike since pandemic began

Maine’s racial disparities laid bare by COVID-19

REPORT: Maine needs fiscal relief now to address revenue shortfall of at least $1.2 billion

New unemployment claims remain nearly eight times higher than pre-pandemic averages

Small businesses need targeted relief that Payroll Protection Program does not yet provide

As jobless rate hits nearly 18 percent, Unemployment Insurance is a critical tool to limit coronavirus transmission