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We’re taking the pledge

A 2011 study in Portland by the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy found that, on average, 65 percent of the expenses among surveyed businesses were paid […]

The Ellsworth American

Posted November 12, 2020

Tags Economy, Local

Jobs and Income

Minimum wage goes up to $11

A brief issued in September by the Maine Center for Economic Policy showed that the minimum wage increase may have already had a positive effect in reducing […]

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Posted December 27, 2018

Tags Minimum Wage

Taxes and Budget

Investors could receive significant tax breaks if city is chosen as Opportunity Zone

From the article “There’s not a lot of evidence to show that companies or individuals invest because of these programs,” [said James Myall, MECEP policy analyst]. Read […]

The Ellsworth American

Posted April 6, 2018

Tags Local, Tax Breaks, Taxes

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We’re taking the pledge

Minimum wage goes up to $11

Investors could receive significant tax breaks if city is chosen as Opportunity Zone