Mills unveils Maine’s health-care training program
Gov. Janet Mills has unveiled a $21 million program to expand training for Maine’s health-care workforce as part of an effort to alleviate chronic staffing shortages in one of the … Read More
Author: Christian Wade
New Hampshire governor charges ‘full steam ahead’ with paid leave program
A new voluntary paid system for New Hampshire’s workforce is being advanced by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu even as lawmakers consider plans to scrap the program. On Monday, the Sununu … Read More
Maine’s revenue projections could boost relief checks
Maine’s revenues continue to outperform budget writers’ projections, and that could mean fatter relief checks for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers. On Tuesday, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee upgraded the … Read More
New Hampshire gets federal money for substance abuse
New Hampshire is getting more federal money to help address the scourge of opioid addiction and other substance abuse problems. The state has been awarded $4.7 million through the U.S. Department … Read More
New England states to get federal money for drinking water improvements
New England states are getting tens of millions of dollars from the federal government to help remove lead, “forever chemicals” and other toxins from drinking water systems. On Thursday, the … Read More
Maine offers cash prizes to get vaccinated
Gov. Janet Mills is offering prize money to Mainers who get vaccinated with a new sweepstakes payout that’s tied to how many people get their shots. On Wednesday, Mills rolled … Read More
Maine’s state of emergency to end on June 30
Gov. Janet Mills is ending Maine’s state of emergency this month, citing a decline of COVID-19 infections and rising numbers of vaccinated people. The emergency order and any remaining COVID-19 … Read More
As Maine jobless claims decline, state aims to encourage more residents to return to work
New claims for unemployment benefits in Maine dropped again last week, as the state tries to lure workers back to their jobs to fill vacancies with the tourist season approaching. … Read More
Maine’s unemployment rate 5.3% in April
Maine’s unemployment rate dropped slightly last month, as the state’s labor market shows signs of stress amid a shortage of workers. The 5.3% unemployment rate for April, which is not … Read More