Jobs and Income Maine Calling: History of Prejudice in Maine For centuries, immigrants from all over the world have made Maine their home and most have faced prejudice at some point. We’ll learn about the history of […] Maine Public Posted March 23, 2026 Tags Immigration, Racial Equity
Maine’s Economy Immigration operations cost Maine’s economy millions At a glance: Increased activity by ICE during “Operation Catch of the Day” likely reduced economic activity in parts of Maine, with an estimated $3.4 million drop […] James Myall Posted March 13, 2026 Tags Children, Economic Security, Economy, Immigration, Inequality, Racial Equity
Maine’s Economy Sovereignty Starts Here: Land, Economy, and Tribal Rights in Maine REPORT PDF SUMMARY PDF Maine has profited from centuries of Wabanaki land loss. Supporting land return and sovereignty reforms is both a moral responsibility and a smart […] James Myall Posted October 14, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Jobs, Racial Equity, Tribal Sovereignty
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy The impact of a $19 minimum wage on Portland workers and the local economy Portlanders will have the opportunity to vote to gradually raise the city’s minimum wage to $19 per hour by 2028, after the City Council voted to include […] James Myall Posted September 25, 2025 Tags Economy, Employment, Gender, Inclusive Economy, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Racial Equity, Seniors, Wages
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” further enriches the rich and immiserates the poor On July 4, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) after passage in the Senate and the US House of Representatives. It […] James Myall Posted July 8, 2025 Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Health Care, Immigration, Inequality, Jobs, Medicaid, Racial Equity, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy Congress is out to get immigrants. Maine will pay the price. “Here’s the truth: Taking away health insurance doesn’t make people healthier. It just means folks wait until they’re really sick to go to the ER, which is […] Portland Press Herald Posted June 28, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Federal, Racial Equity, Trump Tax Cuts
Jobs and Income Gov. Mills again vetoes bill protecting farmworkers’ right to discuss work conditions Though most other workers are protected from retaliation when speaking about working conditions, farmworkers have long been excluded because those roles were historically filled by Black workers, […] Maine Morning Star Posted June 24, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Farmworkers, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity
Jobs and Income Gov. Mills vetoes farmworker protections bill Arthur Phillips, economic policy analyst at MECEP, called that bill a “historic step forward,” but wrote that the veto of LD 588 makes it a “partial victory.” […] Beacon Posted June 24, 2025 Tags Economic Security, Economy, Farmworkers, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity
Maine’s Economy New federal bill threatens immigrants and Maine’s progress Immigrants are vital to Maine’s communities and economy. They work in health care, agriculture, hospitality, and education. They raise families, pay taxes, and help counter our state’s […] Megan Michaud Posted June 18, 2025 Tags Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Immigration, Racial Equity, SNAP, Trump Tax Cuts
Jobs and Income Proposals to bolster farmworkers’ hour and wage rights back before Legislature The Maine AFL-CIO was generally in favor of the proposals, but described LD 588 as a compromise. All three of the bills were also supported by the […] Maine Morning Star Posted April 2, 2025 Tags Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity
