The candidates were also asked how the state should be supporting families who did not go to work or school out of fear during January’s surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Maine. A recent analysis by the Maine Center for Economic Policy says businesses lost $3.4 million in taxable sales during the 10-day surge but warned that the economic impacts are likely more far-reaching.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers
