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Maine State Government

Published
December 16, 2020

Working remotely, state workers drive a million fewer miles each week

While the reduction is small relative to total miles driven in Maine each day, it highlights the potential climate benefits of remote work.
Published
August 7, 2020

Enforcement of Maine’s strict online privacy law begins without clear strategy

The state's attorney general said most internet service providers affirm they are complying, but a group of large providers is fighting the law in court.
Published
July 8, 2020

Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question

It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
Published
July 5, 2020

We’d rather work from home, state workers say

A survey of Maine state employees conducted in May found that only 5 percent wish to return to their workplace full time.
Published
July 5, 2020

Office doors reopening in Maine, but just a crack

Until there's a vaccine for COVID-19, the office environment as it existed prior to March is not coming back.

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Published
June 30, 2020

Maine had record year for returning unclaimed property

The state treasurer says his office paid out $17 million to more than 30,500 claimants in fiscal 2019-20.
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.