Jobs and Income

Wednesday Sit-Down: Work permits for asylum seekers

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss the push for asylum seekers […]

WGME

Posted May 29, 2024

Tags Immigration, Jobs, Wednesday Sit Down

Maine’s Economy

Immigration and Maine's economy

Click here to listen to the full episode of “Community Voices for Change” featuring MECEP analyst James Myall, first posted April 22, 2024 by WMPG.

WMPG

Posted April 22, 2024

Tags Economy, Immigration

Maine’s Economy

People seeking asylum and refuge benefit Maine’s economy — lawmakers need to support them

At a glance: People seeking asylum and refuge pay more in taxes than they receive in public assistance over the long term, providing overall benefits to employers […]

James Myall

Posted March 27, 2024

Tags Economy, Immigration, Racial Equity

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

How public policy has and hasn’t increased equity for Black Mainers

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the extent to which Maine has seen recent progress on reducing inequalities that impact Black Mainers. Data shows […]

James Myall

Posted February 27, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Employment, Immigration, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Poverty, Racial Equity, Unemployment, Wages

Jobs and Income

Anti-immigrant rhetoric derailing actual policy solutions in Maine

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the state has 42 available workers for every 100 open jobs. In its most recent annual “State of Working Maine” report, the Maine […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted February 5, 2024

Tags Immigration

Maine’s Economy

The issues likely to dominate debate in Maine in 2024

The foremost challenge for Maine’s economy is plateauing workforce growth, according to the 2023 “State of Working Maine” report released by the Maine Center for Economic Policy this fall, […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted December 27, 2023

Tags Economy, Housing, Immigration, Jobs

Jobs and Income

Maine needs more workers. Report points to increased housing, immigration as solutions

Silvio and Tasha’s stories are two of several shared with the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) as part of its annual “State of Working Maine” report. Using anecdotal […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted December 12, 2023

Tags Employment, Housing, Immigration, Jobs

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Silvio

Silvio shared his story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Note: We are using a pseudonym […]

MECEP

Posted December 11, 2023

Tags Housing, Immigration, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Stories

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

In the words of workers: Armando

Armando shared his story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Armando came to Maine in April […]

MECEP

Posted December 7, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Employment, Housing, Immigration, Jobs, Stories

Jobs and Income

In the words of workers: Marcella

Marcella shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2023 report. Click here to read the full report. Note: We are using a pseudonym […]

MECEP

Posted December 1, 2023

Tags Housing, Immigration, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity, Stories

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Wednesday Sit-Down: Work permits for asylum seekers

Immigration and Maine's economy

People seeking asylum and refuge benefit Maine’s economy — lawmakers need to support them

How public policy has and hasn’t increased equity for Black Mainers

Anti-immigrant rhetoric derailing actual policy solutions in Maine

The issues likely to dominate debate in Maine in 2024

Maine needs more workers. Report points to increased housing, immigration as solutions

In the words of workers: Silvio

In the words of workers: Armando

In the words of workers: Marcella