The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.
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Historic Blaine House in Augusta getting security, accessibility upgrades
The property where Maine’s governor lives is a construction site, undergoing upgrades recommended by an analysis of its security.
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Gov. Mills establishes task force to study potential impact of AI on Maine
The 21-member group will look at how to prepare the state’s economy and workforce for opportunities and risks related to the technology.
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Maine signs 10-year liquor administration contract with current provider
Pine State Trading Co., which has overseen spirits administration and distribution since 2014, was the only company to bid on the 2024-34 contracts.
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In Maine Legislature, momentum builds to rein in use of vague placeholder bills
Lawmakers are vowing to adopt new rules to provide more transparency for bills that are submitted with only a vague title and no explanation of intent.
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Maine Legislature’s use of vague ‘concept bills’ has risen dramatically
Placeholder bills buy time to finalize details of legislation, but some significant and controversial proposals are only revealed at the last minute.
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Service workers at Maine’s 7 community colleges say system is stalling negotiations
The union is demanding wage increases for the 165 employees currently working under a contract that expired in July 2023.
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Maine secretary of state’s Manchester home targeted in ‘swatting call’
Shenna Bellows says she and co-workers have endured threats since her Thursday ruling banning former President Trump from Maine primary ballot.
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State: Russian gang’s hack in Maine affected personal data of 1.3 million people
A cybersecurity breach 6 months ago may have exposed private information of people contacting state agencies.
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Potential federal shutdown next month could hurt 2,500 state employees
Workers in Maine are waiting nervously to see if Congress, currently without a speaker of the House, can pass a federal spending bill by Nov. 17.