In an attempt to sway voters, previously negotiated benefits including grid enhancement for renewable energy and money for broadband access and heat pumps would arrive sooner.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Stores appear to be complying with face mask enforcement, and shoppers aren’t making a fuss
The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state’s mask-wearing mandate with customers.
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Mills advisory group warns of ‘economic cliff’ if no more federal aid comes
Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a ‘devastating’ economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.
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Mills’ economic recovery committee urges school reopenings, broadband expansion
The committee was tasked with recommending steps state government could take immediately to stabilize the Maine economy.
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Gov. Mills asks Trump administration to reject right whale protection proposal
A petition from Pew Charitable Trusts asks for seasonal closures to protect endangered whales, but Mills said the proposal would not help whales, but would hurt Maine’s lobster fishery.
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Economic recovery panel to suggest easing Maine’s restrictions on out-of-state visitors
A subcommittee of Gov. Janet Mills’ Economic Recovery Committee recommends the state bring its strict entry requirements in line with those of other New England states.
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Vast majority of Maine businesses will be allowed to reopen July 1
COVID-19 prevention checklists issued Wednesday to movie theaters, amusement parks and entertainment venues put a 50-person limit on shared spaces, among other restrictions.
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Maine lodging industry ratchets up pressure on Mills to rescind visitor restrictions
Hotel and resort owners fear economic devastation if rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 stay in effect this summer.
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Maine CARES Act funding to flow to unemployment trust fund
Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa told lawmakers the state will use $270 million of $1.25 billion in federal aid to keep the state’s unemployment trust fund solvent.
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Sen. Timberlake: Gideon focusing on U.S. Senate campaign at expense of Maine people’s needs
The Maine House speaker wants the federal government to step up COVID recovery efforts when she hasn’t lifted a finger here.