Maine can’t afford for Congress to miss the mark on COVID-19 emergency funding

A bipartisan consensus is building for Congress to pass additional emergency funds for states to help fight the pandemic, maintain health care for low-income families and seniors, […]

Sarah Austin

Posted May 22, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Recession

Jobs and Income

Maine women and young adults hit hardest by unemployment

It is the first detailed look at which groups have lost the most jobs since many businesses in Maine and across the country ground to a halt […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 19, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Jobs, Unemployment

Jobs and Income

As Maine reopens, 89,000 workers still lack paid sick leave

The big business carve-out exempts many workers in Maine who work for large retail chains. Among those workers who did not have leave protections, 31,000 are ineligible […]

Beacon

Posted May 18, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy

Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing

Federal officials must do everything in their power to meet this historic moment. While some may bristle at the thought of doing or spending too much, the […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 16, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

Congress should prioritize state, local services over tax breaks for the wealthy, corporations

“Available indicators forecast a new recession triggered by the spread of COVID-19, with the economic damage poised to hit harder and faster than any downturn in recent […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 14, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Tax Breaks

Jobs and Income

Some Maine unemployed receiving benefits above average salary

“Anybody who’s lost their job, I don’t think, views it as a gift, no matter the reason,” said Maine Center for Economic Policy Executive Director Garrett Martin. He said […]

WMTW

Posted May 13, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Unemployment, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Local budgets in Maine are seeing massive shortfalls. Federal help remains uncertain.

Absent such an intervention, the state of Maine is facing a revenue shortfall that could grow to $1 billion by mid-2021, according to April projections from Moody’s Analytics. […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 12, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Local

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Congress helped private businesses. Now it’s time to help state and local governments.

“If left unaddressed, the unprecedented shortfall will force the state to make painful cuts that will hurt Maine families and make the recession worse — including widespread […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 11, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Economy

Taxes and Budget

Congress must act boldly to protect Maine families, communities from harm

Maine faces a revenue shortfall of at least $1.2 billion in the next fiscal year. If unaddressed, this fiscal crisis would hurt families and communities, and make the recession worse. Congress must include state fiscal relief in the next coronavirus bill.

Mario Moretto

Posted May 8, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Federal, Recession

Maine’s Economy

Committee to look at easing long-term COVID-19 economic impact on Maine

Janet Mills announced Wednesday that she is convening an Economic Recovery Committee, with members drawn from across Maine industries, that will develop recommendations to mitigate the economic damage […]

MaineBiz

Posted May 7, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Recession

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Maine can’t afford for Congress to miss the mark on COVID-19 emergency funding

Maine women and young adults hit hardest by unemployment

As Maine reopens, 89,000 workers still lack paid sick leave

Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing

Congress should prioritize state, local services over tax breaks for the wealthy, corporations

Some Maine unemployed receiving benefits above average salary

Local budgets in Maine are seeing massive shortfalls. Federal help remains uncertain.

Congress helped private businesses. Now it’s time to help state and local governments.

Congress must act boldly to protect Maine families, communities from harm

Committee to look at easing long-term COVID-19 economic impact on Maine