The restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and will last for 14 days.
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As other states tighten restrictions, Maine stops short of embracing ‘shelter in place’ orders
A top official says the state’s coronavirus team has discussed ‘shelter in place’ and decided against using it – for now – noting Maine’s low population density and the limits Gov. Janet Mills has imposed on public gatherings and business operations.
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Maine lawmakers, governor reach bipartisan deal on $73 million coronavirus response
The new spending bill is $52 million less than the supplemental budget Gov. Janet Mills proposed last month, reflecting concern about potential impacts to the Maine economy.
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Mills seeks disaster loans for businesses affected by pandemic
Maine lawmakers will also consider a bill that will allow workers affected by COVID-19 to qualify for unemployment insurance.
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Gov. Mills eyes budget adjustments in response to virus’ economic impacts
A recent state revenue forecast that predicted a $40 million increase in revenues did not take the coronavirus pandemic into account.
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One person tests positive for coronavirus in Maine, Gov. Mills says
Mills also recommended against any gatherings of 250 or more people in Maine and halted all non-essential out-of-state travel by state employees.
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Party lines emerge in Legislature over $127 million spending proposal
As lawmakers examine the supplemental budget offered by Gov. Janet Mills in February, Republicans on the Health and Human Service Committee are balking at some of the spending proposals.
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Bill would nearly double Maine’s governor’s pay, from $70,000 to $135,000
The legislation that went before the State and Local Government Committee on Monday also would boost pay and reimbursements for state lawmakers and judges, who, like the governor, are the lowest paid in the nation.
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Lawmakers push for money to strengthen Maine’s mental health crisis system
A bill before the Legislature would put roughly $1.2 million toward bolstering the state’s mental health system in the hopes of freeing county jails of the burden of caring for the state’s mentally ill.
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In Scotland, Mills will glimpse Maine’s offshore wind potential
The governor will travel overseas to meet with developers, including a company turned away from Maine by former Gov. Paul LePage.