Unemployment
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PublishedApril 29, 2021
U.S. jobless claims hit pandemic low, but not in highly seasonal Maine
Nationally, claims fell to 553,000 last week. In Maine, claims rose slightly and remained higher than in late summer 2020.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
More than 160,000 Mainers in line for jobless-benefit tax break
Tens of thousands of people who received unemployment payments last year could get a state income tax exemption up to $10,200.
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PublishedApril 6, 2021
U.S. job openings in February reached highest rate on record
The pace of job openings is a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for those looking for work.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Maine unemployment claims hold steady but remain elevated
New claims for jobless aid stayed at historically high levels as state government relaxes remaining pandemic restrictions on businesses.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
States have given out billions in unemployment overpayments during pandemic, watchdog reports
The report noted that 'overpayments are not necessarily a result of fraud, though some may be.'
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Maine’s job recovery continues in February
The state added 2,800 jobs last month, and the statewide unemployment rate slipped to its lowest point in five months.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Our View: It’s well past time for unemployment system to do its job
In Maine and nationwide, the pandemic has laid bare all of the problems with the out-of-date and insufficient program.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Jobless claims dip in Maine as new pandemic aid flows
The number of claimants filing a new or reopened claim in Maine fell by 100 people to 2,500 last week.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Maine House speaker proposes overhaul of unemployment system
Democrat Ryan Fecteau has drafted legislation that utilized input from more than 300 people who responded to a worker survey about their experience with the state's system.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2021
Rep. Jess Fay: Supplemental budget offers relief for Mainers hit hard by pandemic
Coupled with the federal American Rescue Plan, Mainers are receiving support while they get themselves back on their feet after a challenging year.
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