James Myall

1 month ago | mainemorningstar.com | James Myall

Congress wants to make work reporting requirements in safety net programs harsher and more pervasive to remove supports from tens of thousands of Mainers and use that money to pay for tax cuts that overwhelmingly go to the wealthy. Maine has been down this road before and saw that work requirements take away help from people who need it and don’t support work. The congressional bill currently under consideration would make work requirements harsher in three ways.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | James Myall

A “SNAP welcomed here” sign is seen at the entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon. (Getty Images)Congress wants to make work reporting requirements in safety net programs harsher and more pervasive to remove supports from tens of thousands of Mainers and use that money to pay for tax cuts that overwhelmingly go to the wealthy. Maine has been down this road before and saw that work requirements take away help from people who need it and don’t support work.

1 month ago | mainemorningstar.com | James Myall

by James Myall, Maine Morning Star May 12, 2025 President Donald Trump’s team is reportedly seeking ways to encourage Americans to have more children. They’ve looked at everything from baby bonuses to motherhood medals. Yet at the same time, policies perused by the president and his fellow Republicans are making life for parents harder and more expensive. Pronatalism can be a problematic idea, and it’s debatable how much we actually need to increase birth rates.

Feb 12, 2025 | mainemorningstar.com | James Myall

Congressional Republicans are pushing for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans — and they plan to pay for them by letting health insurance subsidies expire. If Congress doesn’t act, tens of thousands of Mainers will see their health insurance costs skyrocket in 2025. What’s at stake Over 63,000 Mainers rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace CoverME for coverage, and the vast majority receive financial help through Advance Premium Tax Credits.

Feb 12, 2025 | yahoo.com | James Myall

(Photo by RUNSTUDIO/Getty Images)Congressional Republicans are pushing for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans — and they plan to pay for them by letting health insurance subsidies expire. If Congress doesn’t act, tens of thousands of Mainers will see their health insurance costs skyrocket in 2025. What’s at stakeOver 63,000 Mainers rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace CoverME for coverage, and the vast majority receive financial help through Advance Premium Tax Credits.