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Posted inBusiness

Thousands of Mainers still haven’t received jobless benefits

by Nora Flaherty, Maine Public June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

The benefits have been a lifeline for many people who have lost work because of the coronavirus pandemic. But many still await their checks.

Posted inPolitics

Staffing shortage major reason for unemployment bottleneck, Maine labor commissioner says

by Jessica Piper June 18, 2020June 18, 2020
Posted inEditorials, Opinion

Maine people deserve a governor and a Legislature that work together in a crisis

by The BDN Editorial Board June 6, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inNews, Politics, State

Maine lawmakers blast labor commissioner after she doesn’t appear at hearing

by Jessica Piper June 4, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Free, News, Politics, State

One-fifth of Maine workers have gotten $658M in unemployment since virus hit

by Jessica Piper June 2, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inFree, News, Politics, State

Janet Mills orders state to stop giving jobless benefits to inmates

by Christopher Burns May 20, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Free

Lawsuits may be next battleground for businesses as pandemic economy reopens

by Lori Valigra May 11, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Free, Politics

Lawmakers grill Maine labor commissioner over problems with unemployment system

by Jessica Piper May 6, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inFree, News, Politics, State

Watch: Maine lawmakers question labor commissioner over unemployment system

by Christopher Burns May 6, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Free

Some self-employed workers will get benefits automatically in new program launching Friday

by Jessica Piper April 30, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inFree, Politics

Lawmakers want Maine labor chief to explain delay in unemployment benefits

by Caitlin Andrews April 25, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inFree, Politics

$600 unemployment boost to start next week as labor department extends phone line hours

by Caitlin Andrews April 14, 2020June 16, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Free, News, Paymeter Categories, Politics, State

Health of Maine’s unemployment system depends on how long coronavirus persists

by Caitlin Andrews April 6, 2020April 6, 2020
Posted inDaily Brief, Politics

Maine Democrats are still trying to find their place in Nancy Pelosi’s House

by Alex Acquisto January 30, 2019January 30, 2019
Posted inDaily Brief, Politics

What has to happen before the new governor’s Cabinet can be sworn in

by Alex Acquisto January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

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