A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
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Reps. Blume, Hobbs: It’s time to talk about Maine’s tourism industry
At the local, state and federal levels, we need to develop a plan for support during the COVID crisis.
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Roger Katz and Sen. Shenna Bellows: Let’s make sure every eligible voter gets a vote
We need a plan to protect poll workers, the integrity of the election, and the rights of voters.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Republicans urge governor to share coronavirus information, ease some business restrictions
The letter to Gov. Janet Mills was signed by all but three of the Legislature’s 70 Republicans.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Crisis gives policymakers, families chance to learn from Maine’s charter schools
The end of the emergency should be a time to assess how K-12 education needs to change to truly meet students’ needs.
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Maine lawmaker organizes protest of governor’s coronavirus restrictions
State Rep. Chris Johansen said the march will be held Monday in Augusta to protest restrictions on businesses in areas that haven’t been hit hard by the outbreak.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW says it will stay open despite plea from 72 lawmakers
Legislators acknowledged steps the shipyard has taken to protect workers, such as requiring workers to wear face masks, halting the use of private vans for commuting, and sanitizing workspaces, but said additional measures must be taken to protect public health.
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Sen. Vitelli: We must do better to protect health and safety of BIW workers
If the shipyard can’t implement the physical distancing measures needed to ensure workers’ safety, it needs to close.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Chief justice to step down from state’s high court to lead UMaine law school
Leigh Saufley, the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, will leave after 19 years on the job to become dean of the University of Maine School of Law in Portland.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine’s June primary likely to be pushed to July because of coronavirus
Gov. Janet Mills says state officials are looking to hold it on July 14, and are preparing for possibly making it absentee-ballot only.