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Maine State Government

Published
March 31, 2020

Maine small businesses, lenders scramble to navigate federal aid package

While government agencies get up to speed on new federal programs, smart business owners are taking action.
Published
March 30, 2020

Maine construction industry slows down but keeps working

Construction companies and workers are taking new measures to keep job sites safe, but worry that updated coronavirus restrictions could halt projects.
Published
March 27, 2020

State orders insurers to continue health coverage for displaced workers

The order applies only when an employer wants to keep offering health insurance to workers who have been laid off or furloughed.
Published
March 27, 2020

All Maine motor vehicle-related expirations extended indefinitely

Expiration dates on all state driver's licenses, IDs, vehicle registrations and inspection stickers are extended until the state of emergency prompted by coronavirus is over.
Published
March 27, 2020

Maine unemployment stood at 3.2% in February

The state's unemployment rate is expected to increase dramatically in March as a result of mass layoffs tied to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Published
March 26, 2020

Maine elver fishery to open Monday following one-week delay

The state postponed the start of the fishery's $20 million-a-year season because of coronavirus concerns.
Published
March 25, 2020

Maine financial regulator loosens industry rules amid crisis

The Maine Securities Administrator is temporarily relaxing certain requirements for financial firms, to keep the industry moving during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 20, 2020

Gov. Mills approves tax credit for biofuel makers

The tax credit is projected to create or sustain over 1,000 manufacturing jobs in Maine over the next 10 years.
Published
March 19, 2020

State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus

The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.
Published
March 18, 2020

Coronavirus restrictions put crimp on public services

Public services provided at the state and local level may become increasingly difficult to access as officials take steps to protect workers and the public while limiting the spread of COVID-19.