Jobs and Income, Stories In the words of workers: Youth and Family Outreach Michelle and “Lynn” shared their stories as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Coronavirus, Education, Immigration, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income, Stories In the words of workers: Bouncing Bubbles Child Care Chrissie shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other workers’ stories. Chrissie […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Education, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income, Stories In the words of workers: Creative Play Childcare Terri and Caitlyn shared their stories as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Economic Security, Education, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income, Stories In the words of workers: Gervin Kah Gervin shared his story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other workers’ stories. […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Immigration, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment
Jobs and Income, Stories In the words of workers: Forrest Lorette Forrest shared his story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other workers’ stories. […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income, Stories In the words of workers: Brandi McNease Brandi shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other workers’ stories. […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Education, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income State of Working Maine 2022 Download the PDF: Full Report Summary In 2020, for the second time in a little more than a decade, the United States suffered one of the biggest […] James Myall Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment, Unions, Wages
Maine’s Economy U.S. Trans Survey is a vital resource for the transgender community and policymakers All Mainers benefit when the best information is available to develop policy solutions that address discrimination and inequities in the state. Unfortunately, despite widespread recognition of the […] Josie Phillips Posted September 22, 2022 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Gender, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs
Taxes and Budget New tax freeze program fails to focus on older Mainers who need it most All older Mainers deserve access to safe and affordable housing, without the fear of being unable to pay their bills or losing their home as they age. […] Maura Pillsbury Posted September 8, 2022 Tags Economy, Housing, Income Tax, Incomes, Property Tax, Seniors, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Pension exemptions benefit wealthy households and compromise resources This year, lawmakers included a tax change in the state’s budget that will significantly expand tax benefits for pension recipients in Maine. Beginning in 2023, pension recipients […] Sarah Austin Posted August 25, 2022 Tags Income Tax, Incomes, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes