In the words of workers: Jenn

Jenn shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Jenn has 28 years of teaching […]

MECEP

Posted December 11, 2023

Tags Children, Education, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Stories, Wages

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Grace

Grace shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Grace is an Ed Tech 3 […]

MECEP

Posted December 11, 2023

Tags Children, Education, Higher Education, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Stories, Wages

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Kim

Kim shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Kim is an Ed Tech 3 […]

MECEP

Posted December 7, 2023

Tags Children, Economic Security, Education, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Stories

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Kennedy

Kennedy shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Kennedy is a 4th grade teacher […]

MECEP

Posted December 7, 2023

Tags Children, Economic Security, Education, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Stories

Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Jess

Jess shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Jess is a special education professional […]

MECEP

Posted December 1, 2023

Tags Children, Education, Incomes, Job Quality, Stories

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

State of Working Maine 2023: Boosting Maine's Workforce

Download the PDF: Full Report Summary Stories The major challenge facing Maine’s economy is the state’s plateauing workforce. In 2003, approximately 3 percent of jobs in Maine […]

James Myall

Posted November 20, 2023

Tags Affordable Care Act, Budget, Caregiving, Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Housing, Immigration, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy

This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […]

Sarah Austin

Posted July 13, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages

Continuing services budget provides stability to Maine communities and economy

Two weeks ago, the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs decided the budget for the upcoming two years would be divided into two parts: a “continuing […]

Josie Phillips

Posted April 3, 2023

Tags Budget, Caregiving, Children, Education, Health Care, Wages

Taxes and Budget

GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives

Governor Mills’ budget proposal lays the foundation for Maine people and communities. State lawmakers can strengthen Maine’s economy even more — and make sure no one gets […]

MECEP

Posted January 30, 2023

Tags Budget, Caregiving, Child Tax Credit, Children, Education, Graphic Series, Housing

Taxes and Budget

Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more.

Governor Mills’ proposed budget for the coming biennium makes important investments in the health, education, and financial security of Maine people. In the coming months, lawmakers should […]

Josie Phillips

Posted January 24, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Higher Education, Housing

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In the words of workers: Jenn

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State of Working Maine 2023: Boosting Maine's Workforce

Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy

Continuing services budget provides stability to Maine communities and economy

GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives

Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more.