The bill would increase the threshold for salaried workers in the state to earn overtime pay, but lawmakers said it would burden businesses in an uncertain economy.
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Bill would give Maine companies preference in bidding on state jobs
The measure, which was held over from 2019, would give Maine companies a second shot at bidding if they lose out to out-of-state competitors on state construction or purchasing contracts.
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Report questions effectiveness of Maine tax incentive programs
Maine’s business equipment tax reimbursement and exemption programs are costly for municipalities and don’t appear to be effective at getting businesses to invest more in new equipment.
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Maine consumers with disputes wait months on inundated watchdog office
The short-staffed state Consumer Protection Division faces a daunting backlog.
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Government labor crunch cuts into services, adds stress for Maine’s public employees
Hundreds of state and municipal jobs are vacant as officials struggle with a tight labor market, an aging workforce and pay that can’t compete with the private sector.
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Maine still waiting for internet health care revolution
Poor broadband and out-of-step Medicare policies relegate the state’s use of telehealth to small niches when it should be in the mainstream.
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Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget
Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill’s $8 billion, two-year proposal.