James Myall, a policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), asked members of the AFA and Labor and Housing committees to think of the $10.8 million as an investment in the care economy.
“At a time when more private-sector employers are paying above the minimum wage than ever, this increase will help the care agencies stay competitive and employ these critical workers,” he said.
Maine lawmakers could still raise the minimum wage to $15
