With Maine’s economy still recovering from the pandemic, it’s important that our lawmakers take actions that put more people back to work. Yet if Congress passes a bill called the PRO Act, many workers across our state would see their income slashed and their work opportunities dry up. Despite this, all of Maine’s congressional delegation – with the exception of Sen. Susan Collins – has committed to backing this bill. Here’s why they should reconsider. The PRO Act is meant to give the working class a better shake, but in reality, it completely misinterprets what working folks actually need. One…
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