It is no generally conceded that the current economic environment is qualitatively different from that which prevailed little more than a decade ago. That is, we are in the midst of a “new economy” . . . . . . Clearly Maine has a significant challenge in amassing the highly skilled human resources that are […]
FROM a recent BDN piece (my emphasis): UMaine President Sue Hunter, who was appointed in June, spoke recently with the Bangor Daily News about her goals, the challenges the university faces and the role the university should play in the state’s economic future. . . . A part of it is when you look at educational attainment […]
From the PPH (for the BDN piece): Portland is losing ground at an “alarming” rate, according to a new study examining nearly 30 indicators of where the city’s economy is headed. Portland’s Economic Scorecard 2014-2015, to be released Tuesday by the Portland Community Chamber, shows that the city has experienced lackluster improvement – or no […]
THE BDN republished a Washington Post article regarding tax inversions. Tax reversions, as well as the corporate tax code in general, are moving closer to the center of public debate, with the issue of corporate tax reform now overlapping with the issue of corporate person-hood. While some may question the ‘economic patriotism’ of companies renouncing their […]
There’s been a lot of discussion, criticism, and defense to Gov. Paul LePage’s economic record thus far. One of the larger criticisms is that while the state’s unemployment rate continues to dip, as noted by some, Maine has the 5th highest rate of involuntary part-time work. (click images to enlarge) Unsurprisingly, that rate has increased since the […]
DEMOCRATIC challenger Shenna Bellows earlier this week proposed to raise the payroll tax as a means to secure Social Security’s solvency. From Christopher Cousins at the BDN: Bellows, who trails Collins — a popular incumbent seeking her fourth term — in both the polls and campaign fundraising, said she favors eliminating the payroll tax cap […]
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