Testimony Neither For Nor Against L.D. 1343, An Act to Increase Access to Postsecondary Education for Maine National Guard Members

The cost of a public education in Maine has become unaffordable. Our veterans, especially low-income, working veterans, struggle with the cost of college. This bill would work […]

Christy Daggett

Posted May 4, 2015

Tags Education, Higher Education

Jobs and Income

Testimony in Opposition to LD 489 and LD 1353

“Maine needs policies that increase the wages of workers, not reduce them. We can’t sustain our state’s economy with jobs that don’t compensate workers adequately.” Good Morning […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted May 4, 2015

Tags Incomes

Maine’s Economy

Debt buyers drain over $7 million out of Maine consumers

The Center for Responsible Lending reports that, because of weak protections in Maine law, Maine consumers will pay $7.3 million to just one out-of-state company, Encore Capital, […]

Jody Harris

Posted May 1, 2015

Tags Consumer Protection, Wages

Health Care

The results are in: Accepting federal healthcare funds strengthens state finances, creates jobs, and grows state economies

“A recent report prepared by Manatt Health Solutions for the Maine Health Access Foundation, projected that accepting federal healthcare funds now would yield $26.7 million in net savings […]

Christy Daggett

Posted April 30, 2015

Tags Affordable Care Act, Federal, Health Care, Medicaid

Health Care

Testimony in Support of L.D. 633, An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Citizens and the Economy of Maine by Providing Affordable Market-based Coverage Options to Low-income Uninsured Citizens; L.D. 808, An Act To Decrease Uncompensated Care, Reduce Medical Debt and Improve Health Outcomes; and L.D. 854, An Act To Increase Access to Health Security by Expanding Federally Funded Health Care for Maine People

Accepting federal healthcare funds would be good for the thousands of uninsured Mainers who are one accident or illness away from financial catastrophe. It would also support […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 30, 2015

Tags Health Care

Health Care, Jobs and Income

Governor’s Credit Ratings Claims Ignore Maine’s Precarious Financial Position

“The governor may tout his health care policies as good for the state . . . But he is wrong. And Maine’s “AA” credit rating from Fitch, […]

Christy Daggett

Posted April 28, 2015

Tags Health Care, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Support of Legislation to Improve Maine’s Earned Income Tax Credit: LD 96, LD 648, and LD 963

The earned income tax credit (EITC) reduces poverty, promotes work, and, for children in low-income working families, it increases lifetime earnings. Unfortunately, Maine’s version of the credit […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 28, 2015

Tags EITC

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Support of LD 835: An Act to Amend the Individual Income Tax Laws

LD 835 would raise more than $55 million per year in revenue for the General Fund and affect only about 2% of Maine’s taxpayers—the very highest-income households— […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 28, 2015

Tags Income Tax

Taxes and Budget

Fix Maine’s EITC to Reward Work and Reduce Poverty

“The earned income tax credit (EITC) reduces poverty, promotes work, and, for children in low-income working families, it increases lifetime earnings. Unfortunately, Maine’s version of the credit […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted April 27, 2015

Tags EITC

Jobs and Income

Testimony in Support of LD 1217 An Act to Require at Least 2 Weeks’ Advance Notice of the Work Schedule for Hourly Employees at Certain Businesses

LD 1217 promotes fairness for workers and among employers that rely on part-time workers who hold multiple jobs. It also is a foundational piece to building a strong […]

Christy Daggett

Posted April 27, 2015

Tags Fair Scheduling, Job Quality

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Testimony Neither For Nor Against L.D. 1343, An Act to Increase Access to Postsecondary Education for Maine National Guard Members

Testimony in Opposition to LD 489 and LD 1353

Debt buyers drain over $7 million out of Maine consumers

The results are in: Accepting federal healthcare funds strengthens state finances, creates jobs, and grows state economies

Governor’s Credit Ratings Claims Ignore Maine’s Precarious Financial Position

Testimony in Support of Legislation to Improve Maine’s Earned Income Tax Credit: LD 96, LD 648, and LD 963

Testimony in Support of LD 835: An Act to Amend the Individual Income Tax Laws

Fix Maine’s EITC to Reward Work and Reduce Poverty

Testimony in Support of LD 1217 An Act to Require at Least 2 Weeks’ Advance Notice of the Work Schedule for Hourly Employees at Certain Businesses