Maine Center for Economic Policy

File - Early-morning light shines on shops on Main Street, Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Small businesses face a mix of old and new challenges as 2023 begins. A looming recession, still high (although easing) inflation and labor woes are a few things small businesses will have to tackle.

Report: post-inflation wages for Mainers up over the last 4 years

Nicole Ogrysko

A tight labor market has created advantages for Maine workers to negotiate for higher wages, including those who have long been economically disadvantaged, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy.

Business and Economy

Report: Coronavirus-Triggered Economic Downturn Unprecedented, Hitting Low-Wage Workers Hard

Irwin Gratz

The economic downturn being triggered by COVID-19 stands out not only for its speed and scale, but for the kinds of jobs being lost. That's one conclusion…

Business and Economy

Poll: Student Loan Debt A Crushing Burden For Many Maine Families

Robbie Feinberg

Student loan debt is leaving borrowers in Maine in financial distress, with many putting off basic needs due to student loan payments. That's according to…

Politics

Report: Maine's Unemployment Picture Mixed

Barbara Cariddi

A closer look at job growth and unemployment numbers paint a mixed picture of Maine's economic recovery from the great recession. That's according to a…