Maine State Government

Published
July 5, 2020

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.
Published
July 5, 2020

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.
Published
June 30, 2020

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.
Published
June 23, 2020

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.
Published
June 2, 2020

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.
Published
May 28, 2020

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.
Published
May 26, 2020

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.
Published
May 18, 2020

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.
Published
May 15, 2020

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.
Published
May 6, 2020

Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings

Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.