Health Care

‘Patients First’ legislation would reduce some health care costs for Mainers

Maine Democrats recently introduced a package of bills to reduce health care costs, curb some of the health care industry’s most egregious billing practices and ensure access to critical lifesaving medicine. The suite of bills known as the “Patients […]

James Myall

Posted March 11, 2020

Tags Health Care

Coronavirus highlights the need for all workers to have paid sick leave

As the United States and the world grapple with the outbreak of the novel form of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control is advising […]

James Myall

Posted March 3, 2020

Tags Health Care, Paid Sick Days

Taxes and Budget

Anti-'Tax Havens' bill gets new look as effort to close corporate loophole from Trump Tax Cuts

Corporations depend on things like an educated workforce, consumers with enough income to pay for services and products, and infrastructure that facilitates commerce. As a state and […]

Sarah Austin

Posted March 2, 2020

Tags Tax Breaks, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts

Maine’s Economy

General Fund dollars are no solution for Maine's transportation needs

Maine faces an annual shortfall of $232 million annually to fund priority transportation infrastructure projects, with the largest unmet needs in bridge projects and highway reconstruction. This […]

James Myall

Posted February 28, 2020

Tags Bonds, Infrastructure, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Proposed “Whistleblower” law will help restore workers’ right to hold bad bosses accountable

Maine’s lawmakers are revisiting a bill introduced in 2019 that would restore the legal rights of workers trapped in a rigged system that prevents them from having […]

James Myall

Posted February 24, 2020

Tags Jobs, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Wages

Maine’s Economy

Fair Chance Employment Act will help reverse racial disparities and reduce likelihood of recidivism

Getting and keeping a job is a critical element of economic security, particularly for Mainers who face barriers to opportunity and prosperity. That includes Mainers with criminal […]

James Myall

Posted February 20, 2020

Tags Employment

Taxes and Budget

Federal aid makes up one-third of Maine's budget. Trump's budget plan threatens that funding.

President Donald Trump’s 2021 budget proposal paints a crystal-clear picture of his his vision for the country. That vision starts with a plethora of funding cuts that […]

Mario Moretto

Posted February 13, 2020

Tags Budget, Federal

Taxes and Budget

Maine's Legislature has a chance to stop corporations like Walmart from using 'dark store theory' to rig the property tax code

Big-box chains benefit from the fire and police protection and infrastructure provided by our municipalities. Their employees and their children benefit from the public education provided by […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 6, 2020

Tags Property Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Proposed family caregiver credit would recognize Mainers for millions of hours of unpaid labor

Maine’s patchwork system of professional caregivers is inadequate to meet the needs of every resident with long-term care needs. To fill these needs, Mainers step up to […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 6, 2020

Tags Caregiving, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Up to $6,885 available for low-income, working Mainers — but only if they file their taxes

Our economy does better when working people can afford the basics. One tool that helps is the Earned Income Tax Credit, a tax break for low- and […]

Sarah Austin

Posted January 31, 2020

Tags EITC, Income Tax, Taxes

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‘Patients First’ legislation would reduce some health care costs for Mainers

Coronavirus highlights the need for all workers to have paid sick leave

Anti-'Tax Havens' bill gets new look as effort to close corporate loophole from Trump Tax Cuts

General Fund dollars are no solution for Maine's transportation needs

Proposed “Whistleblower” law will help restore workers’ right to hold bad bosses accountable

Fair Chance Employment Act will help reverse racial disparities and reduce likelihood of recidivism

Federal aid makes up one-third of Maine's budget. Trump's budget plan threatens that funding.

Maine's Legislature has a chance to stop corporations like Walmart from using 'dark store theory' to rig the property tax code

Proposed family caregiver credit would recognize Mainers for millions of hours of unpaid labor

Up to $6,885 available for low-income, working Mainers — but only if they file their taxes