Maine State Government

Published
March 27, 2020

All Maine motor vehicle-related expirations extended indefinitely

Expiration dates on all state driver's licenses, IDs, vehicle registrations and inspection stickers are extended until the state of emergency prompted by coronavirus is over.
Published
March 27, 2020

Maine unemployment stood at 3.2% in February

The state's unemployment rate is expected to increase dramatically in March as a result of mass layoffs tied to the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 26, 2020

Maine elver fishery to open Monday following one-week delay

The state postponed the start of the fishery's $20 million-a-year season because of coronavirus concerns.
Published
March 25, 2020

Maine financial regulator loosens industry rules amid crisis

The Maine Securities Administrator is temporarily relaxing certain requirements for financial firms, to keep the industry moving during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 20, 2020

Gov. Mills approves tax credit for biofuel makers

The tax credit is projected to create or sustain over 1,000 manufacturing jobs in Maine over the next 10 years.
Published
March 19, 2020

State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus

The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.
Published
March 18, 2020

Coronavirus restrictions put crimp on public services

Public services provided at the state and local level may become increasingly difficult to access as officials take steps to protect workers and the public while limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Published
March 18, 2020

Maine lawmakers send forward transportation, internet bonds

The bond questions will be put to Maine voters on the June 9 congressional primary ballot.
Published
March 17, 2020

State closes all Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices

While all branch offices and the mobile unit will remain closed until further notice, many transactions can still be processed online.
Published
March 10, 2020

Maine Natural Gas to be fined $50,000 for safety violations

The utility, a subsidiary of Central Maine Power Co.'s parent company, delivers pipeline gas to 4,800 customers in the Augusta, Brunswick and Windham areas.

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