Taxes and Budget Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […] Sarah Austin Posted July 13, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer Updated December 6, 2024Rules for Maine’s new statewide paid family and medical leave program are now finalized. Payroll deductions to the fund begin January 1, 2025, and […] Karin Leuthy Posted July 11, 2023 Tags Economy, Employment, Explainer, Family and Medical Leave
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […] MECEP Posted May 26, 2023 Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families Recent years have taught us child care workers are truly essential. Without them, other workers are forced to leave work to care for young children, costing them […] Arthur Phillips Posted May 9, 2023 Tags Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income Podcast: Will robots take Maine’s jobs and other insights from the author of the State of Working Maine James Myall of the Maine Center for Economic Policy joins Ben Chin to discuss the 2023 State of Working Maine report and the economic environment of the […] Beacon Posted January 8, 2023 Tags Employment, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New report addresses Maine’s workforce shortage The Maine Center for Economic Policy hosted a webinar Tuesday afternoon to discuss the findings of a new report on workers in the state. “State of Working […] WABI Posted October 18, 2022 Tags Employment, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income 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 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
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
Education, Jobs and Income Student debt cancellation would help working families, improve equity, and expand access to higher education Last week, President Biden stated he is considering cancelling some amount of student debt and expects to make a decision on the issue in the coming weeks.1 […] Arthur Phillips Posted May 10, 2022 Tags Education, Employment, Housing, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs, Racial Equity, Seniors, Student Debt
