Maine Workers Shine Light On Corporate Tax Avoidance In Rally At Whole Foods

A weekend event ahead of Tax Day was intended to educate the public about new legislation being considered in Augusta.

Social Security's Plain Language Makes The Grade

We Achieved The Highest Score Of Any Federal Government Agency On The Center For Plain Language's 2022 Federal Plain Language Report Card

Distinguished Business Speaker Series: Matthew McHatten, MMG Insurance

This Aroostook County executive will be the final 2022-2023 Distinguished Business Speaker. A new slate of speakers starts in the fall.

Recovery Advocates Urge Legislators To Change Course By Decriminalizing Drugs And Investing In Treatment

Advocates argued that decriminalizing personal possession of drugs and investing in treatment would lead to far better health outcomes.

Over 130 Health Care Providers Sign Letter Urging Maine Legislature To Pass A Paid Leave Program

"As health professionals, we swore an oath to take care of our patients," the letter reads, released by Mainers for Working Families.

Court Rules Secretary Of State Must Rewrite Ballot Question, Siding With Consumer-Owned Utility Advocates

Advocates with Our Power last year submitted the necessary number of signatures to place their referendum on the 2023 ballot.

Kids At Work: States Try To Ease Child Labor Laws At Behest Of Industry

It is “irresponsible for states to consider loosening child labor protections,” Seema Nanda, the U.S. solicitor of labor.

Maine's Recovery Community Hopes To Save Lives By Establishing Harm Reduction Health Centers

The pilot program would allow people to receive health screenings and use previously obtained illicit drugs under medical supervision.

Fight For Fair Work Scheduling Returns To Maine Legislature

Similar Fair Workweek legislation has been considered by the Maine Legislature before, first in 2015 and again in 2019.

Award Given to Husson’s School of Hospitality, Sport & Tourism Mgmt.

The school was recognized for “Leadership and Growth” at the 2023 Maine Tourism Awards ceremony

Committee Waters Down Tenant Rights Bills Amid Strong Opposition From Landlords

Proponents say the measures are necessary to protect tenants and ensure more Mainers have access to safe, stable housing.

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Editorial: Maine Republicans Are Mad About Majority Rule, Or Maybe Just Democracy

"If Republicans want a voice in the budget process, they need to get serious and stop trying to ram through inequitable tax cuts."

2nd Annual Free Physical Therapy Checkups at Husson’s Pro Bono Clinic

Anyone experiencing pain, suffering from a mobility-related disease or with concerns about their strength and flexibility is welcome.

Beacon Podcast: Good News, Bad News, And More Good News For Maine Unions

Hosts discuss bills to protect renters in the legislature this week and clear up budget process confusion.

‘Wolf In Sheep's Clothing:' Dems Hold The Line Against GOP Budget Demands

The Democratic majority passed what they described as a continuing services budget that covers the state’s existing spending obligations.

Golden Joins Republicans To Pass HR1, Dubbed ‘Love Letter To Polluting Industry'

Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine called it "dangerous and utterly disturbing."

How We Protect You From Misleading Advertising And Communications

Social Security Works With The Office Of The Inspector General To Protect You From Scams That Use Social Security As Bait

Plan for Your Future During Financial Literacy Month

April Is Financial Literacy Month

Jon Michael Ogletree to Perform at Husson University's Gracie Theatre

Besides being an accomplished musician, Ogletree has the distinction of being the shortest professional pianist in the world.

UMaine Grad Students Join Growing Union Movement

Teaching, research and graduate assistants across the state said their heavy workloads are not compensated with adequate wages and benefits.

Getting Two SSI Payments In One Month

For Most Months In The Year, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients Get Their SSI Payment On The First Day Of The Month

Stay Healthy And Independent With The Senior Nutrition Program

Local Meal Programs In Communities Across The Country Are Waiting To Serve You

Beacon Podcast: Reps. Mana Abdi And Cheryl Golek On What It's Like Being A Maine Lawmaker

Abdi and Golek discuss their experiences in Augusta, what made them want to run for office and what it means for them to be legislators.

Wabanaki Tribes Make Case For Self-Determination In Historic Address Before Legislature

Hundreds of supporters were in attendance at the Maine State House Thursday.

Civil Rights Groups Oppose Maine Bill They Say Would Put More Kids In Prison

Opponents of the legislation said it potentially violates federal law and it would undo recent progress made in Maine.

End Of Public Health Emergency Brings Changes To Mainers' Medicaid Coverage

A law created to ensure continuous health coverage for children and families starts to “unwind” in May.

Golden Among House Democrats Who Vote To Roll Back Biden's Wetlands Protection Rule

The move was largely symbolic, as President Biden has said he intends to veto the measure if it reaches his desk.

Lawmakers, Advocates Push For Enhanced Tenant Protections Amid Statewide Housing Crisis

Forty percent of Maine renters are considered cost-burdened by rent.

Poll: Most Mainers Think Access To Affordable Healthcare For Everyone Should Be A Priority

A Digital Research poll focuses on Mainers’ opinions on health coverage costs, medical debt and different policy solutions.

Social Security Launches Redesigned Website At SSA.GOV

In December 2022, We Updated Our Homepage With A New Design To Help You Find What You Need More Easily

Child Poverty Dropped To A Record Low Last Year. A New Report Shows How To Keep It That Way

"If Congress hadn’t approved the expanded child tax credit in 2021, another 2.1 million children would have been in poverty that year."

Retired Teachers, State Employees Are Still Trying To Dig Out Of The Pension Hole Dug By LePage

In 2011, former Gov. Paul LePage and the Republican majority made significant cuts to the public employee pensions.

Lawmakers, Wabanaki Push To Include State's Treaty Obligations In Printed Copies Of Maine Constitution

Bills received widespread support this week, with the vast majority of people present speaking in favor of the measures.

Wind And Whales: ‘No Evidence' Links Projects To Deaths

But they're already being blamed for the deaths of whales that have washed up on beaches in New Jersey, New York, Virginia and elsewhere.

Mills Pledged To Sign A ‘Housing First' Bill. What Does That Mean?

Those with lived experience being unhoused say investing further in housing first could be transformational.

Poll: Strong Majority Of Mainers Back Access To Abortion Later In Pregnancy, Statewide Paid Leave Program

The survey shows majority backing for abortion later in pregnancy across ages, genders and the various regions of Maine.

Slam The Scam: How To Spot Government Imposters

Knowing How To Identify Potential Scammers Will Help Safeguard Your Personal Information

Husson University Receives $2 Million in Gifts from John M. Webber

$1 million will support scholarships for accounting or finance students. The other million will go to the Sawyer Library.

Collins Receives Poor Marks In Environmental Scorecard, King Dinged By Advocates For Opposing Tribal Rights

The League of Conservation Voters and Maine Conservation Voters released their congressional scorecard last week.