Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond

Maine State Government

Published
June 23, 2020

Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond

The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.
Published
June 2, 2020

As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance

Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.
Published
May 28, 2020

Credit agencies affirm Maine’s ‘high-grade’ bond ratings despite pandemic

Moody's and Standard & Poors said the state is in a stable debt position as it enters a period of financial uncertainty.
Published
May 26, 2020

State program to resolve consumer complaints on hold for pandemic

The Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division, already facing a backlog of mediation cases, suspended its volunteer-reliant services two months ago.
Published
May 18, 2020

Senate bill would deliver more than $2 billion to state and local governments in Maine

The $500 billion proposal would allocate funds to all states and territories based on population, COVID-19 infection rates and lost revenue projections.
Published
May 15, 2020

Maine Economic Recovery Committee begins mapping state’s post-pandemic economy

The 39 members from around the state have the job of coming up with a plan to stabilize the state's economy, and then grow it.
Published
May 6, 2020

Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings

Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.
Published
May 5, 2020

Maine’s two-week quarantine a deal-breaker for some seasonal residents

The 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone coming to Maine from out of state frustrates masses of second-home owners and raises uncertainty about a peak spending season.
Published
May 5, 2020

Maine unemployment claims system faces lawmakers’ scrutiny

A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
Published
April 29, 2020

Businesses first in line under Mills’ recovery plan approach reopening with caution

Some say they will hold off for a few days to make sure they meet state guidelines as the economy begins to churn back to life.