Built on a national service model, the program would address looming health care shortages while preparing for the inevitable next pandemic.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Forecasts of a looming economic depression are greatly exaggerated
The Fed is showing that it’s willing to go to great lengths to mitigate COVID-19’s impact.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Collins: Aid package will limit COVID-19’s economic damage
Maine’s senior senator outlines some high points in the bill that aims to keep workers and businesses afloat while normal operations are on hold.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Waiting for the shaking to stop
Coronavirus is a disaster that is testing us in ways with which we have no experience.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Unemployment claims in Maine surpassed February’s total in just 3 days this week
Nearly 5,000 Mainers have claimed unemployment since Sunday, putting Maine on track to surpass the highest weekly total since the Great Recession.
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As virus spreads, Maine’s economy struggles
From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state’s businesses are taking a big hit.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread
Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
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Small businesses ask Gov. Mills for financial relief amid crisis
Restaurants, bars and breweries are among companies asking the governor to consider more steps to help the state’s hard-hit service industries.
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Bill to increase Maine overtime protections fails to win lawmakers’ support
The bill would increase the threshold for salaried workers in the state to earn overtime pay, but lawmakers said it would burden businesses in an uncertain economy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Clock is ticking for businesses that depend on Chinese imports
If the lockdown continues for the next few weeks, Western retailers, auto companies and manufacturers will start to run out of the goods they depend on.