The Maine Service Employees Union, which represents thousands of state government workers, says it has been requesting the information from the Mills administration since the summer.
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UMaine soon may be holding basketball games at home
University officials are working on a plan to host games within the state’s 50-person indoor gathering limit.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine System plans to expand COVID testing for spring semester
The system is considering weekly testing for staff and students on campus when classes resume Jan. 25.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State delivers $600 checks to 40,000 jobless Mainers
The one-time payment will go to those unemployed because of COVID-19 as the state prepares to start new federal jobless benefits.
Posted inNation / World
California desperately searches for more nurses and doctors
California is desperately searching as far away as Australia, as the coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the breaking point.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Additional 458 COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths reported in Maine
Meanwhile, vaccination of some nursing home residents in Maine began Monday, and Congress passed a long-awaited coronavirus relief package.
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: U.S. close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Too big to read: Giant stimulus bill a leap of faith for Congress
It includes extended tax breaks for the alcohol industry and motor speedways, comprehensive energy legislation, revised copyright rules, approval of two new Smithsonian museums and lessened penalties for the transportation of water hyacinths. There’s also an entire section on Tibet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Passage of federal pandemic aid bill gives Mainers glimmer of hope despite shortcomings
The $900 billion package that passed the House and Senate late Monday includes a $300-per-week unemployment benefit for the next 3 months and $600 stimulus checks for those making up to $75,000.