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Maine State Government

Published
February 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.
Published
February 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
July 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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Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
February 25, 2021

Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner

Melanie Loyzim has worked in a variety of roles in the DEP, including acting commissioner.
Published
January 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.