For millions of American workers, affordable housing is nowhere to be found.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Live and Work in Maine appoints advisory board
The organization also names an executive director.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
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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Workforce recruitment group launches new strategy to lure people to Maine
Live and Work in Maine has a plan to develop marketing ambassadors for the state who push the positives.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws
In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.