Maine State Government
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PublishedJune 22, 2021
Commentary: As an employer, the state of Maine must stop subsidizing low-wage work
The state should lead by example and start paying all state workers at least $15 an hour.
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown
State officials have blamed a private company for the problems plaguing Maine's expensive project to upgrade its HR software. But a Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that the state is largely at fault.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2021
Maine not alone in finding fault with human resources software firm
Some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the state's contract with California-based Workday Inc., which was hired to update Maine's antiquated employee benefits system but walked off the job last month.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner
Melanie Loyzim has worked in a variety of roles in the DEP, including acting commissioner.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
Shenna Bellows sworn in as Maine’s first female secretary of state
Also taking the oath of office Monday were Attorney General Aaron Frey, Treasurer Henry Beck and Matthew Dunlap, who changed jobs from secretary of state to state auditor.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Working remotely, state workers drive a million fewer miles each week
While the reduction is small relative to total miles driven in Maine each day, it highlights the potential climate benefits of remote work.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Enforcement of Maine’s strict online privacy law begins without clear strategy
The state's attorney general said most internet service providers affirm they are complying, but a group of large providers is fighting the law in court.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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