Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy While Portland’s economy has grown since 2001, the rest of the state has stagnated, report finds Rural parts of western and northeast Maine have had almost no economic gains since 2001, according to a new report looking at economic trends in the state. […] News From The States Posted December 17, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget From farmworker wage bill to raising taxes on wealthy, legislators sustain Gov. Mills’ vetoes The House vote on the farmworker minimum wage bill was 54 in favor of overriding the governor and 69 in favor of sustaining the veto. After the […] News From The States Posted May 10, 2024 Tags Budget, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income Proposals to beef up Maine’s wage and overtime laws head to floor During a public hearing last week, supporters said the rules are needed to deter employees from breaking labor laws. Advocates cited a study by the Maine Center for Economic […] News From The States Posted February 15, 2024 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
