Maine’s Economy Another Challenge for Low-Income Mainers Some of Maine’s most vulnerable citizens will face even more challenges this fall when the expanded food benefits under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act expire. The […] Thomas Gawarkiewicz Posted July 26, 2013 Tags Food Insecurity, SNAP
Jobs and Income Maine Jobs Still Scarce Four Years after Recession Today’s monthly jobs report brought predictable spin from Governor LePage, but a complete and honest assessment of the current state of Maine’s labor market doesn’t support his […] Joel Johnson Posted July 19, 2013 Tags Employment, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Unfinished Business for Maine's People With Maine’s 126th legislature adjourning for the summer, a great opportunity remains to improve financial independence for more than 40,000 working Mainers. LD 455, shelved until the […] Thomas Gawarkiewicz Posted July 15, 2013 Tags EITC
Education The GED Matters: Making Sure Maine Gets the Right Equivalency Test to Meet the Needs of Low-Income Adults Learners Mainers without a high school diploma do not fare well in the economy. They are stuck in low-paying jobs with little opportunity for advancement. They are the […] MECEP Posted July 8, 2013 Tags Education
Maine’s Economy Summer Isn't a Vacation from Hunger With July 4th almost here and school out of session, the summer has undeniably begun. However, the summer can be one of the most difficult times for […] Thomas Gawarkiewicz Posted July 3, 2013 Tags Children, Food Insecurity