poverty Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Don’t ‘means test’ the child tax credit

by William J. Barber II, Liz Theoharis and Shailly Gupta Barnes Progressive Perspectives February 22, 2022February 21, 2022

‘Means tests’ restrict the availability of public assistance, by making people ‘prove’ they’re poor enough to deserve help.

by LINDSEY TANNER Associated Press January 24, 2022

The findings build on evidence that cash support can improve outcomes for older children, said study co-author Katherine Magnuson.

by Richard A. Hooks Wayman and Pamela Day Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

Supporting parents to prevent maltreatment is key to decreasing the need for child protective services in Maine.

Bipartisan support exists for a 2019 basic income proposal that would supplement the safety net for Mainers in need.

by Karl W. Smith Bloomberg Opinion December 31, 2021December 30, 2021

Mitt Romney’s Family Security Act could meet the president’s priorities and attract enough Republican votes to pass.

by The Editorial Board December 22, 2021December 21, 2021

Sen. Joe Manchin reportedly says the checks were wasted; actually, they went toward food, housing and other essentials.

by Hilary Moore Special to the Press Herald December 17, 2021December 16, 2021

Thanks to Sara Gideon’s investment, more families like mine will have the support they need to pursue education and training beyond high school.

by The Editorial Board November 28, 2021November 27, 2021

The state still has more work to do to repair the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftershocks.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald November 24, 2021November 23, 2021

How can we ensure that someone who needs food is fed not just today but also every day?

by Michael Tubbs and Debra Gore-Mann Progressive Perspectives November 23, 2021November 22, 2021

We can move toward our climate goals while empowering communities to build a healthy, thriving future based on their own priorities.