Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

At a glance: Between 2019 and 2023, Maine’s median household income rose 5% to nearly $74,000, while the bottom 20% saw a 1% drop to just over […]

James Myall

Posted September 17, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Health Care, Incomes, Minimum Wage, Poverty, Wages

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

STATEMENT: New census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest Mainers still struggling

New data released today by the US Census Bureau shows inflation-adjusted incomes in Maine rising faster than the national average. The number of Mainers without health insurance […]

Posted September 12, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Health Care, Incomes, Job Quality, Poverty, Wages

Jobs and Income

Maine’s minimum wage to increase to $14.65 next year, boosting wages for 96,000 workers

New data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Maine’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents per hour in 2025 to keep pace with increased […]

James Myall

Posted September 11, 2024

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Minimum Wage, Wages

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

With government assistance, Maine continues to have lowest share of people living in poverty

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday showed 82,000 Mainers — or just about 6% of the population — were still considered poor after accounting for […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted September 10, 2024

Tags Incomes, Poverty

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

STATEMENT: New census data underscores how federal and state programs boost income and reduce poverty for Mainers

Data on income, health insurance coverage, and poverty are available here. “Families are seeing the benefits of a strong economy and rising wages, especially in rural areas,” […]

Posted September 10, 2024

Tags Health Care, Incomes, Poverty

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

3 reasons why “no tax on tips” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be 

Both Vice President Harris and former President Trump have recently endorsed the idea of exempting tipped income from federal income taxes. The effort also has a vehicle […]

James Myall

Posted August 30, 2024

Tags Income Tax, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wages

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Guaranteed Income — An Explainer

What is Guaranteed Income? Guaranteed Income is a method of providing regular, unrestricted cash payments to supplement individuals’ income. It is one of several no-strings-attached cash strategies […]

Karin Leuthy

Posted August 15, 2024

Tags Children, Food Insecurity, Guaranteed Income, Incomes, Poverty

Maine’s Economy

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

At a glance: Despite consensus that the economy is in bad shape, Americans are broadly optimistic about their own financial circumstances Economic data mirrors this sentiment: unemployment […]

James Myall

Posted July 30, 2024

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Jobs and Income

New federal overtime rule will protect an extra 26,000 salaried Maine workers

At a glance: The federal department of labor is raising the threshold for low-paid salaried workers to be eligible for overtime pay, nearly doubling the number of […]

James Myall

Posted July 3, 2024

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Overtime, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Lawmakers can do better for Maine workers, families and communities

Elected leaders in Maine strengthen our communities and address economic challenges through legislation. The major challenge facing Maine’s economy is the state’s plateauing workforce and to solve it we […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 22, 2024

Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Minimum Wage, Racial Equity, Unemployment, Wages

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Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

STATEMENT: New census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest Mainers still struggling

Maine’s minimum wage to increase to $14.65 next year, boosting wages for 96,000 workers

With government assistance, Maine continues to have lowest share of people living in poverty

STATEMENT: New census data underscores how federal and state programs boost income and reduce poverty for Mainers

3 reasons why “no tax on tips” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Guaranteed Income — An Explainer

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

New federal overtime rule will protect an extra 26,000 salaried Maine workers

Lawmakers can do better for Maine workers, families and communities

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Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling

STATEMENT: New census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest Mainers still struggling

Maine’s minimum wage to increase to $14.65 next year, boosting wages for 96,000 workers

With government assistance, Maine continues to have lowest share of people living in poverty

STATEMENT: New census data underscores how federal and state programs boost income and reduce poverty for Mainers

3 reasons why “no tax on tips” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Guaranteed Income — An Explainer

5 reasons to be optimistic about Maine’s economy

New federal overtime rule will protect an extra 26,000 salaried Maine workers

Lawmakers can do better for Maine workers, families and communities

3 reasons why “no tax on tips” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be 