MaineSpark, FAME, NextGen and others are already creating jobs, training workers and helping retain graduates, and they could use more funding.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018
The first quarter saw an annual expansion rate of just 0.6% as workforce problems persisted, but a pickup in growth is forecast for all of 2018.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Candidates for governor offer ideas for improving Maine’s economy
Among their proposed fixes: Focus state aid on smaller businesses, educate and train workers, pass tax conformity, implement Medicaid expansion and forgive two years of college costs for graduates who stay in Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine labor commissioner: Fact creates friction when commenters don’t get the numbers right
An op-ed critiquing how effectively Maine’s displaced workers find new jobs painted a bleak picture that doesn’t reflect the many positive actions being taken.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Putting asylum seekers to work is good for Maine and for U.S.
Unraveling red tape around asylum petitions would be far more cost-effective than our current border policies.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
State chamber official: Story, editorial on Pine Tree Zones misrepresent effectiveness of program
An updated consultant’s report shows the government’s incentives helped create a competitive economic development environment with a positive return on investment for the state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State needs an accountable job incentive program that isn’t outmoded
If Pine Tree Zones can’t produce verifiable results, the program should be replaced, not tweaked.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Starting to work at younger age benefits Maine teens, businesses
To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Retooling Maine’s displaced workers
With new strategies and investments, an updated workforce can rise from their ranks.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: There’s still a strong case for cold storage in Portland
The state has already shown that public investment in the port delivers benefits.