Workforce development
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PublishedApril 12, 2020
Jim Fossel: Telecommuting could outlast pandemic
Work habits may never return to the way they were before the COVID-19 outbreak – and Maine's budget should recognize that.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Commentary: Career and technical education is an investment with cascading benefits for Maine
Three bills would invest in programs across the state that train carpenters, welders, electricians, builders and other essential workers.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine workers to build wealth through ownership
L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Reps. Fay, Griffin: Real change is needed to save Maine’s long-term care workforce
Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2020
UMaine System chair: This way to Millinocket – creating prosperity in a changing landscape
Maine’s public universities are transforming to meet the needs of our students and our state.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2020
Our View: Remove license roadblock for Arabic-speaking barbers
The written test for people who want to cut hair measures skill and knowledge, not English.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2020
Our View: Child care access is a Maine workforce issue
The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents' employment just when we need them most.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda
The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2019
The decade in Maine business and economy
From the depths of the Great Recession, Maine's economy began a steady rebound that has allowed some industries to flourish despite a growing worker shortage.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here
Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).
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