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Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
January 18, 2019

Live and Work in Maine appoints advisory board

The organization also names an executive director.
Published
December 12, 2018

Our View: Expanding computer science schooling should be a top priority

A new coalition shows how creating and supporting rigorous K-12 standards will help Maine catch up in a key aspect of education and economic development.

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Published
December 12, 2018

Chamber, advocacy groups pair up to fight childhood poverty

Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state's workforce.
Published
November 20, 2018

Haitian labor a key ingredient in many Americans’ holiday meals

Immigrants have breathed new life into the North Carolina home of Butterball turkey, a Thanksgiving mainstay.
Published
November 20, 2018

Your next job interview may start with a text

Employers are adding text-messaging platforms to the hiring process, to coordinate interview logistics or ask initial screening questions before taking time for a phone or in-person interview.
Published
November 8, 2018

Google to revamp sexual harassment policies in wake of walkout by 20,000 workers

The company says it needs to do more to protect its employees and support people who raise concerns, making changes that could serve as a model for tech industry culture.
Published
November 2, 2018

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.