maine economy – Page 55 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine State Chamber head: Repeal of 3 percent tax surcharge big win for all sides

by Dana Connors Special to the Press Herald July 27, 2017July 26, 2017

Schools get extra funding, cities and towns get property tax relief and Maine’s competitiveness is protected.

by Eliot Stanley Special to the Press Herald July 27, 2017July 27, 2017

Plans to reduce waterway protections, EPA research funding and pollution rules are all bad for Mainers.

by Kathie Leonard Special to the Press Herald July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

The ACA needs to be fixed, not replaced by the Senate health care bill, which would do more harm than good for Maine residents.

by CHARLES LAWTON July 25, 2017July 24, 2017

That strategy is a lot more likely to hit the targets of better outcomes, more innovation and lower cost.

by The Editorial Board July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

It’s an economic development opportunity, attracting employees instead of employers.

by Bert Jongerden Special to the Press Herald July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Seafood processors and farmers would benefit from such a place with access to ships and trains.

by The Editorial Board July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

Jobs in almost all fields will require proficiency by the time today’s youths enter the workforce.

by Brian K. Atchinson Special to the Telegram July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

Arriving in 1992 to head an employers’ mutual insurance, John Leonard helped turn around the entire industry in the state.

by Tim Glidden, David Trahan and Kate Dempsey Special to the Press Herald June 29, 2017June 28, 2017

About 95% of the land is already on the tax rolls, and the fiscal impact of taxing the others would be negligible.

by CHARLES LAWTON June 27, 2017June 26, 2017

Maine has to start working on its population problem now because next year, it will only get worse.