Taxes and Budget

Legislature should close this business tax loophole, which puts Maine-based companies at a disadvantage

Today, Maine companies that conduct business only within our states borders are at a competitive disadvantage to multi-state companies operating in Maine because of a loophole in […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 15, 2019

Tags Tax Breaks

Education, Maine’s Economy

Student debt relief bond should include targeted aid to Mainers most at risk for default

Higher education is a boon to both graduates and Maine’s economy. It increases degree holders’ lifetime earnings, improves business competitiveness, and spurs consumer spending. But escalating college debt and rising rates […]

Jody Harris

Posted May 9, 2019

Tags Education, Student Debt

Taxes and Budget

New tax proposal would guarantee wealthy pay as much as everyone else

Today, most of Maine’s middle class and working families are paying a higher effective state and local tax rate than the top 1 percent of households.[i] A […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 7, 2019

Tags EITC, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Education

Debt-free community college would make college more accessible, boost Maine's economy

Access to a college education remains the best way for Mainers to boost their lifetime earnings and economic well-being. Yet too often, the cost of college is […]

James Myall

Posted May 7, 2019

Tags Education, Higher Education, Student Debt

Maine’s Economy

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help undo the damage.

As it does throughout the country, publicly available data in Maine paints a picture of economic, health, education, and criminal justice systems that work better for whites […]

James Myall

Posted May 3, 2019

Tags Inequality, Racial Equity

Education

Eliminating need for private loans would make college more affordable, ease future generations debt burden

Access to a college education remains the best way for Mainers to boost their earnings and economic well-being. Yet too often, the cost of college remains a […]

James Myall

Posted April 25, 2019

Tags Higher Education, Student Debt

Jobs and Income

Right to strike would level the playing field for public workers, with benefits for all of us

The right of workers to organize and bargain with their employer benefits all Mainers. Collective bargaining leads to better wages, safer workplaces, and a fairer and more […]

James Myall

Posted April 17, 2019

Tags Jobs, Unions

Health Care

Maine regulates price increases for electricity and insurance. Pharmaceutical companies need oversight too

Everyone deserves access to life-saving medication. Pharmaceutical companies develop new and innovative treatments, but this doesn’t give them the right to strongarm Mainers into paying sky-high prices […]

James Myall

Posted April 17, 2019

Tags Health Care

Health Care

Runaway increases in the costs of prescription drugs must be stopped

No one’s health should be compromised because they can’t afford the medicine they need. The runaway increases in the costs of prescription drugs must be stopped, and […]

James Myall

Posted April 16, 2019

Tags Health Care

Maine’s Economy

Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families

Imagine this scenario: You work at a large, national retail chain and on any given week, your schedule is subject to change, set at the discretion of […]

James Myall

Posted April 10, 2019

Tags Fair Scheduling, Job Quality

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Legislature should close this business tax loophole, which puts Maine-based companies at a disadvantage

Student debt relief bond should include targeted aid to Mainers most at risk for default

New tax proposal would guarantee wealthy pay as much as everyone else

Debt-free community college would make college more accessible, boost Maine's economy

Racial inequality in Maine is real. A proposed commission would help undo the damage.

Eliminating need for private loans would make college more affordable, ease future generations debt burden

Right to strike would level the playing field for public workers, with benefits for all of us

Maine regulates price increases for electricity and insurance. Pharmaceutical companies need oversight too

Runaway increases in the costs of prescription drugs must be stopped

Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families