The governor asks President Trump to help state fishermen, dealers, processors and aquaculturists survive in the age of coronavirus.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Our View: US response to coronavirus falling behind in key areas
The Trump administration must act to end the shortage of necessary health care equipment and supplies.
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Maine lawmakers, governor reach bipartisan deal on $73 million coronavirus response
The new spending bill is $52 million less than the supplemental budget Gov. Janet Mills proposed last month, reflecting concern about potential impacts to the Maine economy.
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Mills seeks disaster loans for businesses affected by pandemic
Maine lawmakers will also consider a bill that will allow workers affected by COVID-19 to qualify for unemployment insurance.
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Bill Nemitz: As virus spreads, keep your distance from older Mainers but don’t leave them isolated
A COVID-19 dilemma: How do we support our most vulnerable neighbors without infecting them.
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Gov. Mills eyes budget adjustments in response to virus’ economic impacts
A recent state revenue forecast that predicted a $40 million increase in revenues did not take the coronavirus pandemic into account.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Navy reservist is first Mainer to test positive for coronavirus
The woman, who is in her 50s, had traveled internationally and is isolating herself at home while doctors try to track how she contracted the virus and with whom she has had contact.
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Jim Fossel: No need to raise Maine governor’s salary
There is no shortage of qualified people willing to run for an office that is supposed to be underpaid.
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Party lines emerge in Legislature over $127 million spending proposal
As lawmakers examine the supplemental budget offered by Gov. Janet Mills in February, Republicans on the Health and Human Service Committee are balking at some of the spending proposals.
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Bill would nearly double Maine’s governor’s pay, from $70,000 to $135,000
The legislation that went before the State and Local Government Committee on Monday also would boost pay and reimbursements for state lawmakers and judges, who, like the governor, are the lowest paid in the nation.