Maine’s Economy Maine solar legislation is nothing like Chinese energy policy – which is a pity “It sounds absurd, but the Chinese plan is more sensible, more cost-effective and much less draconian than the Legislature’s bill for solar power.” Governor Paul LePage radio […] James Myall Posted April 25, 2016 Tags Economy, Infrastructure
Maine’s Economy Payday loans continue to injure consumers This week MECEP urged federal regulators to establish strong protections against abuses by payday lenders. Their loosely regulated, short-term, unsecured loans trap people in a cycle of […] Jody Harris Posted April 22, 2016 Tags Consumer Protection, Federal
Health Care, Maine’s Economy Income inequality and provision of public services a matter of life and death A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association offers further evidence of the effects of income inequality on health and well-being. Using data […] James Myall Posted April 20, 2016 Tags Health Care, Incomes, Inequality
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Maine continues to lag behind in job creation The latest State & Local Area Unemployment Statistics are in from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the difference between the Maine and national economies couldn’t […] James Myall Posted April 15, 2016 Tags Economy, Jobs, Unemployment
Jobs and Income Private-sector Payroll Employment 2008-16 (line graph) Mark Sullivan Posted April 15, 2016 Tags Employment
Jobs and Income Maine's Job Growth Is Uneven and Lackluster: January 2008-March 2016 (line graph) Mark Sullivan Posted April 15, 2016 Tags Jobs
Jobs and Income Shrinking Labor Force Biggest Contributor to Maine's Declining Unemployment Rate (line graph) Mark Sullivan Posted April 15, 2016 Tags Employment
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Child care in Maine is getting more expensive; while the governor jeopardizes its safety and federal funds that help parents pay for it A recent report by the Economic Policy Institute concluded that child care is staggeringly unaffordable for Maine families. Yet Governor LePage’s recent action jeopardizes federal funds […] Jody Harris Posted April 14, 2016 Tags Children
Education, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget New report affirms education and infrastructure as foundations of a strong state economy The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a report today that details a roadmap for stronger state economies. Central to the CBPP proven prescriptions for […] Sarah Austin Posted April 13, 2016 Tags Budget, Education, Infrastructure, Taxes
Maine’s Economy Testimony in support of LD 1689, “An Act To Protect Children in the State from Possible Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse by Persons Who Have Been Convicted of Crimes” MECEP urges you to protect Maine children, safeguard child care facilities, and continue to infuse our state economy with these federal funds. PDF version April 13, […] Mark Sullivan Posted April 13, 2016 Tags Children, Federal