The state’s jobless rate in April was the lowest in two years, and the number of jobs was nearly back to the pre-pandemic level.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Republican Party vice chair: Democrats aren’t taking our state in a good direction
From the gas pump to the doctor’s office, the majority party in Augusta is intent on draining Mainers’ wallets, Shane Reitze says.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Times Record
Wedding wave coming in 2022 after two years of pandemic postponements
Maine expects a surge in weddings big and small in 2022, according to local vendors and data from the Portland City Clerk’s office.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Insight: Our lives will improve if daylight saving time becomes permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act will save lives, conserve energy and prevent crime. The Senate passed it last month – now it’s time for the House to follow suit.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
From beer to semiconductors, extended war will hit U.S. state economies
While the U.S. has limited trade ties with Russia and Ukraine, businesses from beer breweries in Missouri to semiconductor plants in California would see an impact.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Democrats need to start thinking small
If they want to get anything done, Democrats in Washington should stop trying to pass sweeping bills that have no Republican support.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.K. to give $1.3 billion in aid to businesses hurt by omicron
The hospitality industry has taken a hit from public health measures, staff shortages and reservation cancellations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Omicron casts new shadow over economy’s pandemic recovery
One fear is that infections will further disrupt manufacturing and shipping, worsening the supply chain backlogs.
Posted inBusiness
Supply-chain nightmare ignites economic boom along U.S.-Mexico border
By keeping production closer to its final destination, companies hope it will reduce the risk of distribution snags.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.