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Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should prioritize Mainers’ needs, advocate for $15 minimum wage

by Jim Wellehan Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2019February 25, 2019

A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.

New Mainers are especially likely to wind up underemployed when state won’t recognize foreign credentials.

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

With her now-infamous talking points, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accidentally exposes the left’s big lie.

by The Editorial Board February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

Maine legislators should pass a bill that would give former inmates who apply for state jobs a chance to show their qualifications first.

by Charles M. Todorich Special to the Press Herald February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

Not since Ronald Reagan have conservatives had a president who sings the song of God and country – and stands up for both.

MaineWorks founder Margo Walsh will attend President Trump’s speech as King’s guest, and Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney will go as Golden’s.

They seek $5 million and want to be classified as employees, not independent contractors, in order to receive benefits.

by Staff Report January 18, 2019January 19, 2019

The organization also names an executive director.

by Katrina vanden Heuvel December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

Unlike some environmental proposals, this one comes with economic incentives to sway voters. And yes, it might just save the world.

by MICHAEL LIEDTKE, MATT O'BRIEN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

The tech giant promises at least 5,000 new jobs, in areas ranging from engineering to customer service.