Education

Testimony in Support of LDS 336, 481, and 1302 concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

Real reform of Maine’s safety net programs requires addressing the causes of poverty, and the ability of Mainers to get into work, education, or training. This legislation […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 24, 2017

Tags TANF

MECEP Tax Calculator

The LePage budget would raise taxes by $423 for a family earning $56,000. The Democrats’ Opportunity Agenda would reduce their taxes by $150 and fully fund our […]

Garrett Martin

Posted April 22, 2017

Tags Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Testimony in Support of LDs 1199 and 1242 (consumer financial protection)

The debt buying industry, primarily out-of-state companies, threatens and deceives consumers to collect on debts they know are inaccurate. LDs 1199 and 1242 will put in place […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 11, 2017

Tags Consumer Protection

Maine’s Economy

Testimony in Opposition to LD 1164 An Act To Facilitate Small Loans in Maine

Seniors, veterans, and all Maine families and individuals who are doing their best to get by in difficult times need fair and responsible resources that will truly […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 11, 2017

Tags Consumer Protection

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Support of LD 1149, An Act To Provide Revenue To Fix and Rebuild Maine's Infrastructure

Maine people and businesses rely on safe, efficient roads and bridges in order to get to work, and conduct commerce. Tourism, the lifeblood of the state’s economy, […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 11, 2017

Tags Infrastructure, Revenue

Education

Testimony in Support of LD 1129, An Act to Address College Affordability

I would urge the committee to recognize the serious nature of the college affordability crisis in our nation and state. Please also bear in mind that college […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 10, 2017

Tags Higher Education, Student Debt

Health Care

Testimony in Support of LD 1159, An Act To Support Healthy Workplaces and Healthy Families by Providing Paid Sick Leave to Certain Employees

Access to paid sick time would be one of the most meaningful changes this committee could make to the lives of working Mainers. Every year, tens of […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 10, 2017

Tags Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

Taxes and Budget

A Quick Take: Democrats’ Opportunity Agenda Invests in Maine Families, Kids, Communities

Yesterday, House and Senate Democrats rolled out a budget proposal that delivers where Governor LePage’s budget failed. We’ll be diving into the details in the coming days […]

Megan Michaud

Posted April 7, 2017

Tags Budget, Children, Poverty, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Testimony in Opposition to Three Bills to Alter the Minimum Wage Law Passed by Voters in November 2016

Seven states have already removed the special exemption from minimum wages known as the “tip credit” (Alaska, California, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Washington). Federal Earnings data show […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 5, 2017

Tags Minimum Wage

Jobs and Income

Testimony in Opposition to: LD 774, 775, 778, 831, 971, 991, 1005

The potential benefits of the recent minimum wage increase could be jeopardized for workers, families, children, and seniors if the proposals to eliminate indexing or reduce minimum […]

Jody Harris

Posted April 5, 2017

Tags Minimum Wage

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Testimony in Support of LDS 336, 481, and 1302 concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

MECEP Tax Calculator

Testimony in Support of LDs 1199 and 1242 (consumer financial protection)

Testimony in Opposition to LD 1164 An Act To Facilitate Small Loans in Maine

Testimony in Support of LD 1149, An Act To Provide Revenue To Fix and Rebuild Maine's Infrastructure

Testimony in Support of LD 1129, An Act to Address College Affordability

Testimony in Support of LD 1159, An Act To Support Healthy Workplaces and Healthy Families by Providing Paid Sick Leave to Certain Employees

A Quick Take: Democrats’ Opportunity Agenda Invests in Maine Families, Kids, Communities

Testimony in Opposition to Three Bills to Alter the Minimum Wage Law Passed by Voters in November 2016

Testimony in Opposition to: LD 774, 775, 778, 831, 971, 991, 1005