Mills also moved to block a bill inspired by Hydro-Quebec’s spending on a potential ballot initiative in Maine.
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Maine lawmakers enact series of bills to tackle pollution from ‘forever chemicals’
One of the bills signed into law this week by Gov. Janet Mills gives Maine one of the nation’s strictest standards for PFAS in drinking water.
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Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage
Gov. Janet Mills says she’d like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.
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Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature
Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It’s unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
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Gov. Janet Mills offers $1,500 bonus to jobless Mainers who get hired
The state will pay unemployed workers as much as $1,500 each if they take jobs in June or July, as recovering businesses struggle to hire enough help.
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Mills submits plan to Legislature for spending $1 billion in federal relief
Lawmakers are under the gun to review the Mills administration’s plan for spending $997.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, with less than two weeks left in the session.
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Committee recommends energy and utility attorney nominated to the PUC
Patrick Scully represented a range of companies and industries before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, a record of experience that was problematic for Republicans.
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As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches
Consumer and service businesses will rely on the honor system for customers, but many require employees to show proof of vaccination.
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Legislature rejects bill to make Election Day a state holiday
But a bill to boost pay for school support staff to $16 an hour advances in what was likely lawmakers’ last meeting at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Gov. Janet Mills in Auburn supporting $35 million community college workforce training investment
The proposed investment, part of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, would cover tuition and fees for 8,500 people statewide.