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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Maine’s preliminary unemployment rate for July hits record low
If the seasonally adjusted rate of 3 percent holds up when the Department of Labor revises its numbers in April, it would be the lowest in state history.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
State hammering out details of mandatory paid time off
The Department of Labor is giving plenty of lead time to employers nervous about a law that goes into effect in 2021.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2019
Our View: Housing costs for workers out of control
For millions of American workers, affordable housing is nowhere to be found.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2019
Dana Connors: Green-card reforms would bring more willing, able workers to Maine
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act would benefit our state's economy and its job creators.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Maine Community College System president: Governor’s bond package needed to boost Maine economy
Education and focused training are key to closing the workforce development gap.
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PublishedMay 17, 2019
Maine’s unemployment rate in April stays low and steady
For the past two years, April's jobless rate has hovered at 3.3 percent.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans
One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
Our View: Asylum support bill invests in Maine’s future
Denying food, rent and health care assistance to asylum seekers won't make us richer. Helping people get started will help the state grow.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2019
Live and Work in Maine appoints advisory board
The organization also names an executive director.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2018
Chamber, advocacy groups pair up to fight childhood poverty in Maine
Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state's workforce.
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