Current rates of spending won’t be sustainable, and lawmakers will have to come back to work before the 2020 election.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Gov. Mills extends Maine income tax filing deadline to July 15
Maine joins about 26 other states in pushing back their income tax filing deadlines to July 15 to conform with the new federal deadline, which was extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Latest coronavirus case raises new concern for Maine state workers
The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
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Governor puts restrictions on nonessential businesses
The restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and will last for 14 days.
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As other states tighten restrictions, Maine stops short of embracing ‘shelter in place’ orders
A top official says the state’s coronavirus team has discussed ‘shelter in place’ and decided against using it – for now – noting Maine’s low population density and the limits Gov. Janet Mills has imposed on public gatherings and business operations.
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Mills requests federal assistance for Maine’s seafood industry
The governor asks President Trump to help state fishermen, dealers, processors and aquaculturists survive in the age of coronavirus.
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Our View: US response to coronavirus falling behind in key areas
The Trump administration must act to end the shortage of necessary health care equipment and supplies.
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Maine lawmakers, governor reach bipartisan deal on $73 million coronavirus response
The new spending bill is $52 million less than the supplemental budget Gov. Janet Mills proposed last month, reflecting concern about potential impacts to the Maine economy.
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Mills seeks disaster loans for businesses affected by pandemic
Maine lawmakers will also consider a bill that will allow workers affected by COVID-19 to qualify for unemployment insurance.
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Bill Nemitz: As virus spreads, keep your distance from older Mainers but don’t leave them isolated
A COVID-19 dilemma: How do we support our most vulnerable neighbors without infecting them.