Gov. Janet Mills
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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event
The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2020
Gov. Mills announces $200 million relief fund for small businesses
A state-funded grant program is aimed at stabilizing small employers, but business groups worry it will not be enough for some to stave off disaster.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
Mills announces changes to top legal position
Derek Langhauser plans to step down as the governor's chief legal counsel and DEP Commissioner Jerry Reid will take over the position.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
Federal aid limits COVID-19 damage to Maine state budget
Expanded unemployment benefits, stimulus checks and the Paycheck Protection Program helped to soften the economic impact of restrictions and kept the state's budget from falling deeply into the red.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2020
Gov. Mills says Trump executive action on jobless aid vague, insufficient
The action would make states pay for one-quarter of the $400-per-week enhanced jobless benefit, but it is unclear how the program would be implemented.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2020
Jim Fossel: Republicans should hold firm on taxes in Augusta
Whenever the Legislature comes back into session, GOP members should use their clout to roll back 2019's spending spree.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Mills asks state departments to trim spending by 10%
State Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa directed department leaders to find ways to reduce costs as the state grapples with COVID-19-related revenue losses.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2020
Maine Voices: Child care essential for families to go back to work, students to go back to school
For Maine’s reopening to succeed, providers should be supported in a way that reflects their importance.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Our View: Maine school plans must proceed with caution
Districts have the ‘green light’ from the state to reopen – if they can meet strict public health guidelines.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Pandemic likely to cost Maine cities and towns over $124 million this year
In a report to the Legislature, the Maine Municipal Association says communities are reporting reduced sales tax revenue, fewer fees collected, and lost motor vehicle excise tax revenue.
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