Maine’s Economy

First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month

Brady can relate to Rwanda Bean’s mission as an immigrant herself. Her grandparents are originally from the Caribbean. “As an immigrant American, I think we are really […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted February 20, 2021

Tags Economy, Local, Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

With pandemic hardship as high as ever, Congress must move quickly on COVID relief

The COVID-19 public health and economic crisis is bigger than any seen in our lifetimes, leaving tens of thousands of Mainers struggling to work, feed their families, and keep a roof over their […]

James Myall

Posted February 17, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Food Insecurity, Housing, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2021

2021 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

James Myall

Posted February 12, 2021

Tags Economy, Local

Jobs and Income

Save Our Storefronts – The Fight For Rent Relief For Small Businesses One Story At A Time

In New York alone, small businesses employ 50.2% of the state’s workforce, according to the Small Business Trends website. Small businesses also support their local economies. For every […]

Bkylner

Posted January 27, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economy

Maine’s Economy

Biden’s COVID relief plan is a solid down payment on promise to ‘build back better’

Last week, President Biden announced his first major legislative proposal — a $1.9 trillion economic aid package branded as the “American Rescue Plan.” The plan includes multiple measures to […]

James Myall

Posted January 22, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Federal

Maine’s Economy

4 Maine Burger King restaurants are closing for good

But overall, quick-service restaurants like Burger King have fared better than other kinds of restaurants during the pandemic, James Myall, policy analyst at the left-leaning Maine Center […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted December 28, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economy, Jobs

Taxes and Budget

Maine can help fuel economic recovery for all by taxing wealth and high incomes

AUGUSTA, MAINE — The state’s wealthiest residents have largely avoided the economic and health effects of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Mainers with the lowest incomes, who are more likely to […]

Posted December 10, 2020

Tags Economy, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

In percentage of owners as well as earnings, Black-owned businesses lag behind white counterparts in Maine

Black Mainers are less likely to own a business than white residents, and those who do report earning substantially less money than white peers, according to publicly […]

The Maine Monitor

Posted December 6, 2020

Tags Economy, Racial Equity

Maine’s Economy

Our View: Buy local, start early for Maine pandemic holiday shopping

Mainers should remember that it’s just as easy to order products from a local business as it is to order from a national online merchant, but the […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted November 22, 2020

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

What’s next for Maine, Portland?

“We’re watching for how the recovery from the pandemic recession has us landing in Maine: Is it equal? Are there divides in geography, population groups, such as […]

Portland Phoenix

Posted November 18, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Inequality, Recession

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First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month

With pandemic hardship as high as ever, Congress must move quickly on COVID relief

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine’s Legislative Districts 2021

Save Our Storefronts – The Fight For Rent Relief For Small Businesses One Story At A Time

Biden’s COVID relief plan is a solid down payment on promise to ‘build back better’

4 Maine Burger King restaurants are closing for good

Maine can help fuel economic recovery for all by taxing wealth and high incomes

In percentage of owners as well as earnings, Black-owned businesses lag behind white counterparts in Maine

Our View: Buy local, start early for Maine pandemic holiday shopping

What’s next for Maine, Portland?