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Government & Politics

  • Groups sue DHHS over MaineCare changes

    April 20, 2012

    Maine Equal Justice Partners and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine have filed a lawsuit against the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for dropping MaineCare coverage for a local cancer patient and legal noncitizen.

    April 20, 2012

  • Workers' comp, unemployment bills signed

    April 19, 2012

    Gov. Paul LePage yesterday signed three bills he said will reduce the cost of doing business in Maine, though Democrats and labor groups said the measures hurt workers’ rights and security.

    April 19, 2012

  • Lawmakers stymie LePage energy bill

    April 17, 2012

    The Legislature failed to pass Gov. Paul LePage's bill seeking to remove a 100-megawatt cap on hydro power qualifying for the state's renewable energy guidelines.

    April 17, 2012

  • March strong for state revenues

    April 17, 2012

    State revenues were $13.5 million above estimates in March, boosting the chances that Maine will end the budget year with a revenue surplus.

    April 17, 2012

  • It’s a crime

    Mal Leary April 16, 2012

    Growth, what growth? Maine ranks 50th in income growth LePage: Work force training needed In 2011, Maine had the lowest rate of income growth in the country, just 3.4%, according to estimates release

    Mal Leary April 16, 2012

  • LePage: General assistance budget ‘ignores reform'

    April 13, 2012

    The Legislature on Thursday overwhelmingly voted in support of a supplemental budget that would cut general assistance, while adding funds for court security and crimes-against-children investigations. But Gov.

    April 13, 2012

  • Transparency bill awaits governor's signature

    April 13, 2012

    A bill that closes a loophole in the state's ethics laws awaits the signature of Gov. Paul LePage after winning approval from lawmakers.

    April 13, 2012

  • Unemployment fraud bill divides Legislature

    April 12, 2012

    A bill currently working its way through the Legislature would change how and when unemployment benefits are distributed as the state attempts to address fraudulent use of the system.

    April 12, 2012

  • Gambling bills advance

    April 12, 2012

    Separate bills to allow civic groups to operate slot machines and establish a statewide commission to recommend guidelines for future gambling operations were passed yesterday by the House. Both await future votes in the Senate.

    April 12, 2012

  • Labor board dismisses state union complaint

    April 12, 2012

    The Maine Labor Relations Board has dismissed a complaint filed by the state's largest union against the LePage administration.

    April 12, 2012

  • Lawmakers OK DHHS probe

    April 11, 2012

    The Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously yesterday to seek an investigation into why the Department of Health and Human Services didn't disclose its MaineCare billing errors during state budget talks.

    April 11, 2012

  • Union complaint targets use of private contractors

    April 11, 2012

    The Maine State Employees Association has filed a complaint with the Maine Labor Relations Board, alleging the state is hiring private contractors to do jobs that should be done by union members. Gov.

    April 11, 2012

  • New measure to help agritourism industry

    April 10, 2012

    Gov. Paul LePage yesterday signed a bill that aims to reduce liability for agricultural operations that host activities for the public.

    April 10, 2012

  • Bill related to MERC closure halted in Senate

    April 10, 2012

    A plan to sell the Maine Energy Recovery Co. trash incinerator in Biddeford to the city has hit a snag.

    April 10, 2012

  • Probe: Brewery sewer billing oversight 'human error'

    April 9, 2012

    An investigation into how Shipyard Brewing Co. was not billed for some of its sewer use over a 15-year time span has found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing on the city’s part.

    April 9, 2012

  • Bill blocks pensions for officials who commit crimes

    April 9, 2012

    Gov. Paul LePage on Friday signed a bill that could prevent public employees convicted of certain crimes from receiving their pensions.

    April 9, 2012

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The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 over a budget stalemate. The standoff in Washington comes on top of changing policies on tariffs and trade.

The shutdown curtailed the release of monthly reports on the country's trade balance, consumer prices, retail sales and producer price. In Maine, much of the Acadia National Park staff was put on furlough, though roads and campgrounds were still accessible. 

The last shutdown stretched over 35 days from Dec. 22, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019.

A shutdown of less than two weeks is "unlikely to have a material impact on the economy or household finances," the president of a Maine credit union told Mainebiz last week.

But there's growing anxiety over how a protracted shutdown would affect the economy.

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