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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Mills seeks more federal support, action on ‘forever chemicals’
In a letter to Maine's congressional delegation, Gov. Janet Mills wrote that PFAS contamination is 'a national problem that ultimately requires a federal response.'
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Mills commits state agencies to ‘lead by example’ in climate change fight
The governor said the state will follow a new report's blueprint for making government operations more climate-friendly.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Legislature passes $8.3 billion state budget over Republicans’ objections
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says she will sign the measure. Republicans say the bill was rushed, lacked their support and signals an end to bipartisan cooperation.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Lawmakers consider bills to curtail Mills’ powers during state of emergency
Republican lawmakers have submitted 14 bills that would change Maine's Constitution or laws that allow a governor to declare a state of emergency.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
State plans to cancel multimillion-dollar contract over software delays
The Mills administration has threatened to seek more than $22 million in repayment from the company because of the dispute, which is now drawing scrutiny from the Legislature's Government Oversight Committee.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Republicans blast Democrats’ budget plan as incomplete, partisan ‘sham’
The state's next 2-year budget could be pushed through with votes by Democrats only as the Legislature heads toward a session next week at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Democrats signal push to pass state budget without Republicans’ support
The move could keep Gov. Janet Mills in the driver's seat on how new federal pandemic relief funds will be spent.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities
The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.
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