Jobs and Income Wednesday Sit-Down: Older Mainers and Maine's workforce Jess Maurer from the Maine Council on Aging sat down with CBS13 to discuss what older Mainers could contribute to the state’s workforce. Click here to watch […] WGME Posted October 11, 2023 Tags Jobs, Seniors, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […] Sarah Austin Posted July 13, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Taxes and Budget Property tax freeze fix would benefit older Mainers who need it most Update: The proposed changes to the property tax freeze program described here were enacted in July 2023 as part of the state budget, LD 258 part S. Click […] Maura Pillsbury Posted June 21, 2023 Tags Economic Security, Housing, Property Tax, Seniors, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget MECEP statement on senior property tax freeze program fix Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) State/Local Tax Policy Analyst Maura Pillsbury reacts to the overhaul of the senior property tax freeze program: “We applaud the work […] Posted June 2, 2023 Tags Property Tax, Seniors, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget Tax freeze program fails to focus on older Mainers who need it most All older Mainers deserve access to safe and affordable housing, without the fear of being unable to pay their bills or losing their home as they age. […] Maura Pillsbury Posted September 8, 2022 Tags Economy, Housing, Income Tax, Incomes, Property Tax, Seniors, Taxes
Health Care Health insurance costs will soar for 66,000 Mainers if Congress doesn’t act Among the many provisions included in the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in 2021 was a program to increase the affordability of health insurance purchased through […] James Myall Posted May 13, 2022 Tags Children, Federal, Health Care, Seniors
Education, Jobs and Income Student debt cancellation would help working families, improve equity, and expand access to higher education Last week, President Biden stated he is considering cancelling some amount of student debt and expects to make a decision on the issue in the coming weeks.1 […] Arthur Phillips Posted May 10, 2022 Tags Education, Employment, Housing, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs, Racial Equity, Seniors, Student Debt
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Lawmakers should use surplus revenue to help Mainers who need it most “Policies that get cash in the hands of the households that need it most have been central to reducing economic harm and fueling a faster recovery. Maine lawmakers, following the […] Bangor Daily News Posted December 21, 2021 Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Inequality, Racial Equity, Revenue, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income Wisdom Summit addresses aging well through COVID-19 A strong point of presenters is that older Mainers are still contributors. “Let’s face it, just because someone’s older doesn’t mean that they aren’t contributing to our […] WABI Posted September 16, 2020 Tags Seniors
Jobs and Income Maine Council of Aging hosting virtual summit to include speakers, panels The Maine Council on Aging will host the 2020 Virtual Wisdom Summit featuring state and national leaders in aging policy, workforce and wellness on Wednesdays, Sept. 16 […] Sun Journal Posted September 14, 2020 Tags Seniors
