Report: Ten things that keep Mainers poor

PORTLAND – Excessive government regulation and a welfare system that fosters dependency are two of the top contributors to income inequality in Maine, according to a recently released report by the Maine Heritage Policy Center. The June 2016 report, "Top 10 Things Keeping Mainers Poor," which was compiled by analyst Liam Sigaud, outlines the primary factors that make Maine consistently one of the hardest states in which to make a living. As of June, 12.3 percent of Maine residents were living b

PORTLAND – Excessive government regulation and a welfare system that fosters dependency are two of the top contributors to income inequality in Maine, according to a recently released report by the Maine Heritage Policy Center. The June 2016 report, "Top 10 Things Keeping Mainers Poor," which was compiled by analyst Liam Sigaud, outlines the primary factors that make Maine consistently one of the hardest states in which to make a living. As of June, 12.3 percent of Maine residents were living b…