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Economy

Published
April 4, 2020

Another View: Now U.S. really needs infrastructure investment

Unlike other forms of stimulus spending, though, Congress could actually approach this in a fiscally prudent way.
Published
April 3, 2020

Maine Voices: Forecasts of a looming economic depression are greatly exaggerated

The Fed is showing that it's willing to go to great lengths to mitigate COVID-19's impact.
Published
March 29, 2020

Sen. Collins: Aid package will limit COVID-19’s economic damage

Maine's senior senator outlines some high points in the bill that aims to keep workers and businesses afloat while normal operations are on hold.
Published
March 27, 2020

Commentary: Government should take realistic approach to COVID-19 crisis response

Transferring command over resources from those who saved to those who didn't risks causing people to save too little going forward.
Published
March 22, 2020

The View From Here: Waiting for the shaking to stop

Coronavirus is a disaster that is testing us in ways with which we have no experience.

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Published
March 18, 2020

Unemployment claims in Maine surpassed February’s total in just 3 days this week

Nearly 5,000 Mainers have claimed unemployment since Sunday, putting Maine on track to surpass the highest weekly total since the Great Recession.
Published
March 17, 2020

As virus spreads, Maine’s economy struggles

From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state's businesses are taking a big hit.
Published
March 17, 2020

Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread

Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it's bad for the economy.
Published
March 16, 2020

Small businesses ask Gov. Mills for financial relief amid crisis

Restaurants, bars and breweries are among companies asking the governor to consider more steps to help the state's hard-hit service industries.
Published
March 13, 2020

Bill to increase Maine overtime protections fails to win lawmakers’ support

The bill would increase the threshold for salaried workers in the state to earn overtime pay, but lawmakers said it would burden businesses in an uncertain economy.