Jobs and Income Maine needs more than 2K workers to reduce waitlists for elder care, disability services Thousands of older Mainers, people with disabilities and those with behavioral health needs are not getting the support services they are entitled to receive, a report released […] Spectrum News Posted June 18, 2024 Tags Caregiving, Direct Care Work, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Spend or save? Not everyone agrees with Maine governor’s proposal to set aside $100M In response, the Maine Center for Economic Policy, a progressive group based in Augusta, said the money could be used to help childcare providers, give relief to […] Spectrum News Posted January 31, 2024 Tags Budget
Jobs and Income Maine’s minimum wage to hit $13.80 on Jan. 1 Raising the minimum wage also helps other workers because employers are likely to bump up the pay of other hourly employees to keep up, said James Myall, […] Spectrum News Posted December 29, 2022 Tags Minimum Wage, Wages