Maine’s Economy State of Working Maine in 2013 Workers in Maine and across the nation remain in crisis. The typical working Mainer has yet to find relief from a long-term economic malaise that began more […] MECEP Posted November 25, 2013 Tags Economy, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs
Maine’s Economy New Census Data Show How the Safety Net Reduces Poverty Refundable tax credits, access to health insurance, Social Security income, nutrition assistance, housing vouchers, and low-income heating assistance are lifting families in Maine and across the nation […] Joel Johnson Posted November 6, 2013 Tags Poverty
Jobs and Income Maine’s slow job and employment recovery makes food benefit cuts worse On November 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for a quarter of a million Mainers will decrease by $11 to $36 per month depending on household […] Jody Harris Posted November 1, 2013 Tags Employment, Food Insecurity, Jobs