economy

The report from the Maine Department of Labor says across the board wage growth is one factor driving the state's economic growth.

Patrick Woodcock, president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, said he supports President Trump's goal of reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing but he worries about the "blunt" way the president is applying tariffs globally.

Authors say investment in career pathways, education, and accessibility will be key to growth.

While Maine's 2nd District congressman is out of step with many of his Democratic colleagues on tariffs, he points out that President Biden kept in place or even expanded import taxes that he inherited from the first Trump administration.

Federal figures show the slowest economic growth rate in New England in the April-to-June quarter.

Morning Edition Host Irwin Gratz spoke with James Marple, a senior economist for TD Bank Group, ahead of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association Conference.

Since legal sales of recreational marijuana began last October, pot has brought in millions in revenue to the state.As demand outstrips supply, we will…

As Maine struggles to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, the year ahead will be critical for our state’s economic stability. Our panel…

Gov. Janet Mills returns to talk about the state’s pandemic response and economic impacts as she rolls out the new budget, and to discuss her legislative…

Just as pressing as the health concerns of the coronavirus pandemic are the economic concerns facing Maine. The Governor's Economic Recovery Committee has…