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PublishedFebruary 16, 2022
State to merge health insurance markets in bid to help small businesses
State insurance regulators said the merger of the individual and small group markets will promote price stability and lower premiums.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
More children’s deaths reported to state in 2021 than in any other year on record
The Office of Child and Family Services tracked 25 child deaths last year from abuse or neglect, or in households that had prior involvement with the child protective system.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Legislative committee endorses Gov. Mills’ nominee for public advocate
Longtime utility lawyer William Harwood's nomination now goes to the Maine Senate for a likely confirmation.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Maine appeals ruling that allows out-of-state sellers of medical cannabis
The case appears to be the first of its kind to reach a federal appeals court, where the opinion could have ramifications in other states.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2021
State government savings reach historic level under Mills administration
Facing criticism from Republicans that she would drain the state's 'rainy day fund' and bankrupt state government, Gov. Janet Mills has grown the state's budget stabilization fund to nearly $500 million.
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PublishedJune 22, 2021
Commentary: As an employer, the state of Maine must stop subsidizing low-wage work
The state should lead by example and start paying all state workers at least $15 an hour.
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown
State officials have blamed a private company for the problems plaguing Maine's expensive project to upgrade its HR software. But a Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that the state is largely at fault.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2021
Maine not alone in finding fault with human resources software firm
Some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the state's contract with California-based Workday Inc., which was hired to update Maine's antiquated employee benefits system but walked off the job last month.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner
Melanie Loyzim has worked in a variety of roles in the DEP, including acting commissioner.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
Shenna Bellows sworn in as Maine’s first female secretary of state
Also taking the oath of office Monday were Attorney General Aaron Frey, Treasurer Henry Beck and Matthew Dunlap, who changed jobs from secretary of state to state auditor.
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