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 […] Karin Leuthy Posted March 24, 2023 Tags Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Explainer, Inclusive Economy, Predatory Lending
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
Health Care, Maine’s Economy ACLU of Maine and MECEP report calls for drug decriminalization in Maine AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine spends $111 million to punish people for using drugs. The return on this investment: record shattering overdose deaths, thousands of people held back […] Posted March 21, 2022 Tags Inclusive Economy
