Maine’s Economy Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing Federal officials must do everything in their power to meet this historic moment. While some may bristle at the thought of doing or spending too much, the […] Portland Press Herald Posted May 16, 2020 Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Democrats weigh repeal of tax breaks for wealthy as downturn threatens state services Maine’s state budget is facing an estimated 30-percent revenue decline in the next fiscal year from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Center for […] Beacon Posted May 11, 2020 Tags Budget, Economy, Tax Breaks, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Congress helped private businesses. Now it’s time to help state and local governments. “If left unaddressed, the unprecedented shortfall will force the state to make painful cuts that will hurt Maine families and make the recession worse — including widespread […] Bangor Daily News Posted May 11, 2020 Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Economy
Maine’s Economy Maine’s economic recovery panel includes 20 business leaders, one worker representative The group is chaired by Josh Broder, CEO of Tilson, a Portland IT firm, and Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College and a former state economist. Members […] Beacon Posted May 9, 2020 Tags Economy, Recession
Taxes and Budget Maine likely to see revenue shortfall The Maine Center for Economic Policy is predicting a major shortfall in state revenue in the next fiscal year, a prediction that could have a significant impact […] Fox Bangor Posted May 8, 2020 Tags Economy, Recession, Revenue
Maine’s Economy The Women of Maine vs. Susan Collins Eye earned a master’s degree in global policy at the University of Maine. She completed several high-profile internships in her field, has worked as a field organizer […] Politico Posted May 7, 2020 Tags Economy
Maine’s Economy Committee to look at easing long-term COVID-19 economic impact on Maine Janet Mills announced Wednesday that she is convening an Economic Recovery Committee, with members drawn from across Maine industries, that will develop recommendations to mitigate the economic damage […] MaineBiz Posted May 7, 2020 Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Recession
Maine’s Economy Governor Mills Convenes Expert Committee to Advise on State’s Economic Recovery Governor Janet Mills announced today that she is convening an Economic Recovery Committee charged with developing recommendations to mitigate the damage to Maine’s economy caused by the […] WAGM Posted May 7, 2020 Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Recession
Maine’s Economy Governor Mills convening Economic Recovery Committee Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday the creation of a panel to advise her on the state’s economic recovery, and suggested there could be regional variations in the […] WABI Posted May 7, 2020 Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal
Maine’s Economy Think tank projects $1.2 billion budget shortfall for Maine Nonpartisan research and policy institute the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is projecting a huge budget shortfall for Maine by the end of the next fiscal […] Portland Press Herald Posted May 6, 2020 Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal