Low-income Mainers have been propping up the economy — and they just took a huge cut

Garrett Martin, executive director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said the data makes the case for continued relief for the low-income families who need it […]

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Posted August 6, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Unemployment

Jobs and Income

Economists say reduced unemployment benefits will worsen unprecedented revenue shortfall

In addition to action at the federal level, state lawmakers can reduce the impact of the recession by passing progressive revenue policies, explained Mario Moretto, communications director […]

Beacon

Posted August 3, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Revenue, Unemployment

Jobs and Income

As unemployment benefits expire, activists use light show to plead with Collins

A recent analysis by the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) found that even with the additional $600 per week, “Mainers are facing hardships that would be made […]

Beacon

Posted July 31, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Susan Collins, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy

Race equity commission calls on Mills to launch Truth and Reconciliation process

Maine’s new Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations sent a letter to Governor Janet Mills on Thursday outlining immediate steps the administration should […]

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Posted June 18, 2020

Tags Inequality, Racial Equity

Jobs and Income

As Maine reopens, 89,000 workers still lack paid sick leave

The big business carve-out exempts many workers in Maine who work for large retail chains. Among those workers who did not have leave protections, 31,000 are ineligible […]

Beacon

Posted May 18, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Democrats weigh repeal of tax breaks for wealthy as downturn threatens state services

Maine’s state budget is facing an estimated 30-percent revenue decline in the next fiscal year from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Center for […]

Beacon

Posted May 11, 2020

Tags Budget, Economy, Tax Breaks, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Maine’s economic recovery panel includes 20 business leaders, one worker representative

The group is chaired by Josh Broder, CEO of Tilson, a Portland IT firm, and Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College and a former state economist. Members […]

Beacon

Posted May 9, 2020

Tags Economy, Recession

Maine’s Economy

Maine DOL: Workers in re-opened industries could lose unemployment if they don’t return to work

According to recent calculations made by the Maine Center for Economic Policy, more than 108,520 Mainers have filed for unemployment over five weeks, putting the state unemployment […]

Beacon

Posted April 30, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

Beacon podcast: Maine’s pandemic recession will be fastest, deepest in modern history

Sarah Austin of the Maine Center for Economic Policy joins the podcast this week to discuss her new report on the economic ramifications of the pandemic on Maine and […]

Beacon

Posted April 3, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Recession

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Focus on Collins as Senate makes paid sick days a sticking point in coronavirus response

On Saturday, the U.S. House approved an emergency package providing free testing for the COVID-19 virus, enhanced unemployment benefits, and two weeks of paid sick days for just some […]

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Posted March 17, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Paid Sick Days, Recession, Unemployment

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Low-income Mainers have been propping up the economy — and they just took a huge cut

Economists say reduced unemployment benefits will worsen unprecedented revenue shortfall

As unemployment benefits expire, activists use light show to plead with Collins

Race equity commission calls on Mills to launch Truth and Reconciliation process

As Maine reopens, 89,000 workers still lack paid sick leave

Democrats weigh repeal of tax breaks for wealthy as downturn threatens state services

Maine’s economic recovery panel includes 20 business leaders, one worker representative

Maine DOL: Workers in re-opened industries could lose unemployment if they don’t return to work

Beacon podcast: Maine’s pandemic recession will be fastest, deepest in modern history

Focus on Collins as Senate makes paid sick days a sticking point in coronavirus response