Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Strimling: ICE raids equal job losses and economic pain for all of us Additionally, an earlier study by the Maine Center for Economic Policy showed that Maine lost an estimated $3.4 million in retail sales due to the absence of […] Beacon Posted August 6, 2026 Tags Economy, Federal, Immigration, Jobs
Jobs and Income How Maine's new pay transparency law could impact the local economy “I think it will help everyone, but it will be particularly helpful for those vulnerable groups, because folks like women, people of color are more likely to […] WMTW Posted July 30, 2026 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income Study Shows How Trump’s ICE Raids Cost Americans Jobs James Myall, senior economic policy analyst at Maine Center for Economic Policy, said in a statement Tuesday that the research “just proves how self-defeating the Trump administration’s […] Common Dreams Posted July 29, 2026 Tags Federal, Immigration, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New analysis shows even a small-scale ICE raid could cost Maine hundreds of jobs, most of them held by US-born workers AUGUSTA, Maine — A new economic analysis finds even a limited immigration enforcement surge would set off a cascade of job losses across Maine’s economy, with the […] Posted July 28, 2026 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Immigration, Inclusive Economy, Jobs
Jobs and Income 2026 Session Recap: Workers and the care economy The second session of the 132nd legislature included the passage of several laws that will improve working conditions for Mainers and make it easier to get access […] James Myall Posted April 30, 2026 Tags Caregiving, Child Care, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget 6 ways President Trump is shaping Maine’s economy in his first year After one year in office, the effects of President Trump’s economic policies are beginning to show in state data. His attempts to reshape the economy through tariffs, […] James Myall Posted March 13, 2026 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Federal, Immigration, Jobs, Tariffs
Jobs and Income How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor James Myall, an analyst with the nonprofit Maine Center for Economic Policy, said immigrants tend to make up a larger percentage of the workforce in traditionally lower-wage […] Central Maine Newspapers Posted March 11, 2026 Tags Immigration, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income Maine's minimum wage hike sparks debate on economy and local business challenges As of New Year’s Day, Maine’s minimum wage increased to $15.10 per hour with the start of the new year. For employees in Portland, minimum wage for […] WGME Posted January 1, 2026 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New Maine laws going into effect in 2026 The 2026 wage bump is expected to increase pay rates for about 100,000 workers, including 42,000 who will directly earn more as a result of the change, […] Bangor Daily News Posted January 1, 2026 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1? Roughly 7,200 tipped and non-tipped workers in Portland will see their wages increase as a direct result of the new 2026 minimum, according to James Myall, an […] Portland Press Herald Posted December 29, 2025 Tags Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Wages
