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The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

Updated June 1, 2023 The Treasury predicts that the US will be unable to pay its bills by June 5 if the debt ceiling is not raised. […]

MECEP

Posted June 1, 2023

Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy, Explainer, Tax Fairness

Taxes and Budget

Proposed Dirigo business subsidy is a bad deal for Maine and could worsen inequality

The Mills administration is rushing through a $55 million per year tax giveaway for businesses without proper vetting that could worsen inequality in Maine. As recently noted […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted May 31, 2023

Tags Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Maine needs a “reporting pay” requirement

Imagine you’re working at a fast-food restaurant. You’re used to getting called in on short notice to fill shifts, but you’re never sure if you’re actually going […]

James Myall

Posted May 31, 2023

Tags Job Quality, Jobs

Explainers, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

About that tax ranking…

As lawmakers debate tax credits, cuts, and subsidies, we often hear Maine’s tax policy compared with other states. State-by-state rankings and “listicles” are memorable and get a […]

MECEP

Posted May 30, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, EITC, Explainer, Income Tax, Inequality, Property Tax, Racial Equity, Sales Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Tax Havens, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

Updated May 30, 2023 What is Paid Family and Medical Leave? At some point in their life, almost every Mainer will need to take extended time away […]

MECEP

Posted May 19, 2023

Tags Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave

Taxes and Budget

Legislators can build on Governor’s change package to boost economic vitality for Maine families

Governor Mills’ budget change package — which amends her prior budget proposal to align with more current revenue projections — lays a solid foundation for Maine. It […]

Josie Phillips

Posted May 18, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Housing, Inequality, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

10 unanswered questions about the proposed Dirigo business subsidy

Governor Mills is proposing a big new tax subsidy for businesses. The Dirigo tax credit would cost an estimated $54.5 million per year and provide business tax […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted May 17, 2023

Tags Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Tax Breaks

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families

Recent years have taught us child care workers are truly essential. Without them, other workers are forced to leave work to care for young children, costing them […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted May 9, 2023

Tags Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs

Jobs and Income

Legislature’s Labor Committee votes for $15 minimum wage in 2024

Since 2016, increases to Maine’s minimum wage have contributed to lower child poverty rates, put more money into Mainer’s pockets, and made our economy stronger for everyone. […]

James Myall

Posted May 5, 2023

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Wages

Jobs and Income

Pay transparency promotes equality and empowers workers

During the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mainers have increasingly recognized the value of their labor and demanded to be paid fairly. Workers in traditionally low-wage occupations, […]

James Myall

Posted May 4, 2023

Tags Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

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The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

Proposed Dirigo business subsidy is a bad deal for Maine and could worsen inequality

Maine needs a “reporting pay” requirement

About that tax ranking…

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

Legislators can build on Governor’s change package to boost economic vitality for Maine families

10 unanswered questions about the proposed Dirigo business subsidy

Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families

Legislature’s Labor Committee votes for $15 minimum wage in 2024

Pay transparency promotes equality and empowers workers