maine economy
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PublishedJune 25, 2020
State’s fraud investigations have derailed some Mainers’ federal unemployment benefits
The short-staffed Maine Department of Labor has had to delay payments and a program for those who have exhausted benefits, the state's labor commissioner told lawmakers Thursday.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Commentary: Federal COVID-19 relief package for logging, trucking companies deserves support
Maine’s trade association led early efforts to seek what would be the first direct aid to loggers and forest truckers of the pandemic.
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PublishedJune 21, 2020
Virus contributes to outbreak of consumer debt in Maine
With jobs lost and bills piling up, many Mainers face mounting household debt triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedJune 19, 2020
Maine jobless rate falls to 9.3%, but data obscure magnitude of job losses
If not for tens of thousands of workers who were misclassified or not counted as unemployed in May, the official rate would be 18 percent.
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PublishedJune 19, 2020
Sen. Timberlake: Gideon focusing on U.S. Senate campaign at expense of Maine people’s needs
The Maine House speaker wants the federal government to step up COVID recovery efforts when she hasn't lifted a finger here.
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PublishedJune 19, 2020
Most employers not taking advantage of state program to retain workers
The problem could be that few know about WorkShare, which helps businesses keep trained workers by providing partial unemployment payments to those whose hours are reduced.
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
As fraudulent jobless claims pass 50,000, state sets job search deadlines for claimants
The Maine Department of Labor said Thursday that people receiving unemployment benefits soon will have to start looking for work.
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PublishedJune 14, 2020
Our View: In Maine, nationwide, more aid needed to keep economy afloat
A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but fundamental problems remain that hint at a longer downturn.
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
Another 24,500 Maine jobless claims filed as anti-fraud measures delay some payments
The number of new claims remains high as the state probes thousands of fraudulent claims made with stolen personal information.
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PublishedJune 3, 2020
Our View: With immigrant advocate’s death, Maine lost a leader
In our current crisis, we will miss Alain Nahimana's clear vision and commitment to progress.
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