income inequality Archives - Centralmaine.com

Maine Voices: We’ve tried everything else – it’s time for universal health care

by Les Fossel March 11, 2019March 10, 2019

Even Maine people with insurance can’t afford to access care, and hospitals are going broke.

by Jim Wellehan February 26, 2019February 25, 2019

A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.

The legislation’s sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won’t meet the state’s ‘immense need.’

by JEFF AMY and MARTIN CRUTSINGER February 12, 2019February 13, 2019

The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.

by John Fraher and Nico Grant January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.

by Ben Steverman January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The average age of U.S. investors with $25 million or more has dropped by 11 years since 2014, to age 47.

The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.

by John Ripton January 11, 2019January 10, 2019

The global economy left working people in this state negotiating the social wreckage that corporations often left behind.

Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state’s workforce.

New census figures show that the state’s median income did grow faster than the national rate in 2017, to more than $56,000.