Dozens of ideas being promoted by lawmakers this year represent the next phase of state government’s aggressive effort to address a rapidly changing climate.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income
The Legislature’s tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.
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Aiming to ease fishing industry’s concerns, Mills proposes moratorium on offshore wind
The governor says she will ask the Legislature to approve a 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects in waters managed by the state.
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Maine blazes workplace trail with earned paid leave requirement
A new law that took effect this year covers an estimated 85 percent of the workforce and allows workers to earn up to five days of paid time off each year.
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Mills activates Maine National Guard in days leading to inauguration
Mills says there are not yet any credible threats to state buildings in Augusta over the next several days.
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Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
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MaineHealth to begin vaccinating patients 70 and older
Intermed, Central Maine Healthcare and Northern Light Health are also preparing to vaccinate older patients.
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Updated Q&A: When will it be my turn under the new plan?
Maine’s new vaccine strategy gives higher priority to police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions.
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Gov. Mills proposes $8.4 billion, 2-year budget that doesn’t raise taxes
The budget adds to the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund despite the impact of COVID-19 on state revenues.
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Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses
The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.