-
PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Gov. Mills has yet to meet with child caseworkers sounding alarms about protection system
Caseworker voices have become a focal point in lawmakers' review of the state's child protection agency. The governor said in January that she wanted to hear from them, but hasn't 'had the opportunity' to meet with them, a spokesperson said.
-
PublishedDecember 12, 2023
White House to highlight Maine for policies supporting direct care workers
Maine has used pandemic relief funds to pay direct care workers bonuses that averaged nearly $3,500.
-
PublishedDecember 6, 2023
Dolly Parton and Gov. Janet Mills highlight free-books program for Maine children
Maine is working with Parton's Imagination Library literacy initiative to expand the program across the state.
-
PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Roux Institute awarded nearly $1 million for clean energy incubator program
The money comes from the governor's Clean Energy Partnership program, one of many created with Maine's share of American Rescue Plan funding.
-
PublishedDecember 1, 2023
Credit agency gives Maine ‘positive’ rating
Fitch Ratings upgrades the state's fiscal outlook from stable to positive.
-
PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Maine expects $265 million budget surplus over 2 years
The stronger-than-expected revenue forecast – including a $139 million surplus in this fiscal year – is driven primarily by consumer spending, sales tax growth and income tax returns.
-
PublishedNovember 22, 2023
Gov. Mills, tribal leaders hold three-hour summit on sovereignty issues
While no breakthroughs were reported, both sides agreed to work together during the upcoming legislative session.
-
PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Commission investigating Lewiston shootings begins ‘daunting’ task, requests subpoena power
The commission appoints 4 staff members, says it plans to issue a written report on its findings within 6 months and plans to ask the Legislature for authorization to issue subpoenas.
-
PublishedNovember 16, 2023
State workers call on Gov. Mills to raise wages
Employees delivered more than 1,100 letters to the governor, arguing that lagging public sector salaries are responsible for rampant job vacancies in state government.
-
PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Commission investigating Lewiston shootings will hold first meeting next week
The seven-member panel appointed by Gov. Janet Mills will meet Monday in Augusta to discuss the path forward in investigating the Oct. 25 shootings.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- …
- 72
- Next Page →