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Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

Updated July 11, 2023 The Maine legislature voted to incorporate paid family and medical leave legislation into the budget, which Governor Mills signed and enacted. Maine is […]

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Posted July 11, 2023

Tags Economy, Employment, Explainer, Family and Medical Leave

Maine’s Economy

The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

Updated August 2, 2023 The White House negotiated a deal with Republicans in June to raise the debt ceiling and curb spending, averting default. Information on this […]

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Posted June 5, 2023

Tags Debt Ceiling, Economy, Explainer, Tax Fairness

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

The Child Tax Credit — An Explainer

Updated July 11, 2023 What is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most effective tools to help families manage the […]

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Posted May 2, 2023

Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Explainer, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Predatory Lending — An Explainer

What is predatory lending? Lenders are considered predatory when they use practices that involve fraudulent, unfair, and abusive loan terms, including ultra-high interest rates and fees, aggressive […]

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Posted March 24, 2023

Tags Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Explainer, Inclusive Economy, Predatory Lending

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Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

The Debt Ceiling — An Explainer

The Child Tax Credit — An Explainer

Predatory Lending — An Explainer