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PublishedJuly 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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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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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PublishedJune 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.
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