Maine State Government

Published
June 7, 2022

State hires new contractor to complete long-delayed software upgrade

Accenture will be tasked with getting the human resources software system running after the state’s previous failures to do so consumed 5 years and tens of millions of dollars.
Published
June 4, 2022

Maine’s landmark recycling reform law will take years to implement

It could take 4 years for the state to craft detailed regulations that make big corporations shoulder the local cost of disposing of hard-to-recycle packaging they produce.
Published
May 31, 2022

Independent qualifies for Maine governor’s race

Sam Hunkler, 65-year-old doctor from Beals, said he's mounting an independent bid for governor to provide voters with a choice outside of the traditional two-party system.
Published
May 29, 2022

Our View: Federal immigration failures create local crisis in Maine

Gridlock in Washington has exacerbated suffering for people who are only trying to survive.
Published
April 22, 2022

Maine launches website to explain relief check rules

The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
Published
April 17, 2022

Much of Maine’s pandemic relief funds for local governments is unspent

County and local governments have received $191 million in federal aid but some are taking a slow, deliberate approach to spending it.
Published
March 14, 2022

State insurance bureau recovered $1.3 million for Mainers in 2021

The Maine Bureau of Insurance said Monday that it conducted 435 investigations on behalf of insurance customers.
Published
February 16, 2022

State to merge health insurance markets in bid to help small businesses

State insurance regulators said the merger of the individual and small group markets will promote price stability and lower premiums.
Published
February 2, 2022

More children’s deaths reported to state in 2021 than in any other year on record

The Office of Child and Family Services tracked 25 child deaths last year from abuse or neglect, or in households that had prior involvement with the child protective system.
Published
January 11, 2022

Legislative committee endorses Gov. Mills’ nominee for public advocate

Longtime utility lawyer William Harwood's nomination now goes to the Maine Senate for a likely confirmation.