Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget To improve heating and housing relief bill, lawmakers should target relief more closely Maine lawmakers are currently considering a $440 million proposal to provide emergency heating and housing relief this winter, according to a draft obtained by the Bangor Daily […] James Myall Posted December 6, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy
Taxes and Budget Janet Mills readies heating relief package that could include direct checks While the Maine Center for Economic Policy does not have a specific proposal for relief, it wants to see a proposal targeted at low-income and middle-class Mainers […] Bangor Daily News Posted November 29, 2022 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy
Maine’s Economy Downtown Bangor's 'Plaid Friday' encourages shopping local “We really try to create a shopping experience where you come in, you’re listening to good music, we’ll smile and greet you at the door,” Dodd said. […] NewsCenter Maine Posted November 25, 2022 Tags Economy
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Podcast: There’s no crying in Capitalism! This week, the Cate, Esther and Ben dig into election-eve campaign spending and what it may or may not mean, highlight the new “State of Working Maine […] Beacon Posted October 21, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy To ensure the stability of Maine’s economy, report suggests Maine should do more to protect workers A new report has revealed that even though Maine recovered quickly from the recession caused by the pandemic, that improvement has obscured “continued fundamental weaknesses that are […] The Star Bulletin Posted October 20, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Despite recovery, there are still weaknesses in the economy A new report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy says indicators point to a near-full economic recovery two years after the start of the pandemic. But […] MaineBiz Posted October 13, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income State of Working Maine 2022 Download the PDF: Full Report Summary Stories In 2020, for the second time in a little more than a decade, the United States suffered one of the […] James Myall Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment, Unions, Wages
Maine’s Economy How they met economic challenges gives a glimpse into the major candidates for governor The idea was to give more money back to Mainers, but getting rid of the income tax entirely has met resistance from fellow Republicans in the past. And the move […] The Maine Monitor Posted October 9, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy U.S. Trans Survey is a vital resource for the transgender community and policymakers All Mainers benefit when the best information is available to develop policy solutions that address discrimination and inequities in the state. Unfortunately, despite widespread recognition of the […] Josie Phillips Posted September 22, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Gender, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Tax freeze program fails to focus on older Mainers who need it most All older Mainers deserve access to safe and affordable housing, without the fear of being unable to pay their bills or losing their home as they age. […] Maura Pillsbury Posted September 8, 2022 Tags Economy, Housing, Income Tax, Incomes, Property Tax, Seniors, Taxes