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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 […]

The Ellsworth American

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