A union representing Maine government workers filed charges Wednesday alleging that the Mills administration has failed to bargain in good faith — the latest escalation in a long-running dispute over state worker wages. The Maine Service Employees Association, which represents over 13,000 workers, filed the complaint against the state with the Maine Labor Relations Board. […]| Maine Morning Star
Though for different reasons, policy organizations on both sides of the aisle are not supportive of Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal to save $107 million in a new reserve for the next biennium. Conservatives would prefer to see the excess revenue used to reduce taxes. Progressives argue the excess funds should be put toward programs that […]| Maine Morning Star
The 2024 presidential election is a battle for the soul of America, said U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. For Maine Gov. Janet Mills, it’s a choice between compassion or chaos, decency or denigration. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said the country has to keep President Joe Biden in the White House, “otherwise all is lost.” Federal, […]| Maine Morning Star