The limitations of the city’s power over asylum seekers’ work authorization processes has left the five candidates in the Nov. 7 election feeling like there is little they can do, but that won’t stop them from trying.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity
As a ‘right-to-shelter’ state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland sued for ending Expo lease to accommodate asylum seekers
At the heart of the case is whether Portland had the right to terminate a lease with Promerica Health because of ‘sudden’ and ‘unforseen circumstances’ that led to opening a temporary shelter space for asylum seekers.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Town Council contributes $25,000 to regional effort to house asylum seekers
The funding will go toward GPCOG’s Safe in Maine project for transitional housing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Above all, Maine needs welcoming communities
Asylum seekers need more than work permits to succeed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: To invest in immigrant pupils is to invest in the future
A big effort by Maine schools to accommodate English language learners will have a big return for their communities.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Local schools make last-minute push to prepare for new students from asylum-seeking families
In Freeport and Sanford, schools have hired English instructors and made other adjustments needed to welcome dozens of new students.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter
The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport’s Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.