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"Portland Workers Receive Hazard Pay as Maine Braces for Historic Coastal Flooding and Storm Damage"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Press Herald

Gov. Janet Mills has declared a state of civil emergency in Maine's coastal counties, triggering a hazard pay provision in Portland that requires employers to pay their workers at least $22.50 per hour for the duration of the declaration, which is expected to last at least one week. This provision is part of the city's minimum wage ordinance and applies to non-remote workers during states of emergency. The order allows the state to seek federal disaster relief funds to assist communities affected by recent rain and flooding.

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Governor Mills rejects bills expanding federal benefits for Maine tribes and promoting climate-friendly initiatives

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Press Herald

Maine Governor Janet Mills has vetoed a bill that aimed to expand federal benefits for Maine tribes, citing concerns about potential legal conflicts between federal laws and the state's jurisdiction over the tribes. The bill had received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House and Senate. Supporters argue that the bill would provide tribes with access to federal programs and certainty, while opponents worry about the override of state jurisdiction and potential confusion. The veto sets up a possible bipartisan override vote in the Legislature.

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