maine economy
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PublishedOctober 25, 2016
Charles Lawton: ‘No’ on referendum Question 2 is a pro-education vote
Maine should keep the original goal of raising an additional $157 million for K-12 schools but rethink how to allocate state aid.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2016
Our View: UMaine System graduate study center would help economy grow
After a period of strategic cuts, it's time for Maine to invest in public higher education.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2016
Charles Lawton: Nobel laureate Bob Dylan reminds us to listen to one another
The musician embodies the journey we all must take if we are to move beyond this divisive election.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2016
Our View: Lack of savings becomes a growing concern for U.S. retirees
California's new state-run retirement plan for private-sector workers could become a model for Maine.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Maine Voices: Question 5 would improve political process and grow Maine’s economy
Ranked-choice voting would break a stalemate in Augusta, making the state more attractive to business.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Our View: Investment, attention needed to make inland Maine a target for tourists
The state is leaving visitor dollars on the table because people are unaware of the areas away from the coast.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2016
Commentary: Question 2 sabotages Maine’s economy, ultimately hurting education
The referendum question would depress growth and raise less overall tax revenue, not more.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2016
Charles Lawton: ‘Goldilocks’ policies are needed to attract solid economic growth
Portland-area data show that we have to integrate education, housing and business development to get things just right.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Business groups say Maine’s workforce needs more immigrants
A new report from the Maine Development Foundation and state Chamber of Commerce says the economy will suffer if Maine fails to attract, integrate and train newcomers in a time of growing worker shortages..
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2016
Maine Voices: Minimum-wage hike would hurt Maine
Studies predict roughly 3,800 jobs would be lost and small businesses would be most affected.
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