It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
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We’d rather work from home, state workers say
A survey of Maine state employees conducted in May found that only 5 percent wish to return to their workplace full time.
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Office doors reopening in Maine, but just a crack
Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19, the office environment as it existed prior to March is not coming back.
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Maine had record year for returning unclaimed property
The state treasurer says his office paid out $17 million to more than 30,500 claimants in fiscal 2019-20.
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Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond
The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.
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As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance
Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.
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Credit agencies affirm Maine’s ‘high-grade’ bond ratings despite pandemic
Moody’s and Standard & Poors said the state is in a stable debt position as it enters a period of financial uncertainty.
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State program to resolve consumer complaints on hold for pandemic
The Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer Protection Division, already facing a backlog of mediation cases, suspended its volunteer-reliant services two months ago.
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Senate bill would deliver more than $2 billion to state and local governments in Maine
The $500 billion proposal would allocate funds to all states and territories based on population, COVID-19 infection rates and lost revenue projections.
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Maine Economic Recovery Committee begins mapping state’s post-pandemic economy
The 39 members from around the state have the job of coming up with a plan to stabilize the state’s economy, and then grow it.