The governor had held the bill to boost pay of frontline workers over concerns that it might jeopardize federal Medicaid funding.
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Gov. Mills orders state agencies to step up Maine’s fight against climate change
The governor announces her executive order at the Blaine House, where solar panels designed to meet 25 percent of the electricity demand at the governor’s residence have been installed.
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Panelist: Outdoor recreation industry must do more to get people outside
Outdoor recreation makes up 4.8% of Maine’s economy, more than double the national average, and the state ranks third for the value outdoor recreation provides the state’s economy.
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Bill Nemitz: Maine medical examiner thinks he’s a funny guy. He isn’t.
A job posting touting Maine’s ‘short season of decomposed bodies’ adds to the drumbeat against Dr. Mark Flomenbaum.
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Sustenance fishing rules proposed for Maine waters draw mixed response
The Mills administration negotiated an agreement with tribal leaders this year that proposes tightening water quality standards to better protect the health of people who rely on fishing for sustenance.
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Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black
The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.
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Our View: Ocean wind power back on track in Maine
A political roadblock, not a failure of technology, cost this clean power technology crucial time.
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Gov. Mills: Two years after voters backed Medicaid expansion, we’re on our way to a healthier Maine
With crucial coverage now in place, people are getting much-needed screenings and treatment.
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Committee that organized Mills’ inauguration still owes Augusta $60,000
Gov. Janet Mills’ inaugural committee could face penalties under a new state ethics laws, but the Maine Ethics Commission wants the debt paid before it considers whether to levy a penalty.