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Paid Time Off Rulemaking
Dept. of Labor to Hold Listening Sessions on Paid Time Off Rule making The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) is preparing for the required rulemaking process for LD 369 “An Act Authorizing Earned Employee Leave” (often referred to as the “Earned Paid Time Off Bill”). The Legislature enacted the bill May 16 and Governor Mills…
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We’re Moving!
With many thousands of miles of public trails and acres of parks available to us, Maine is the perfect place to take a stroll or a hike. Especially if you enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, you can access many of these beautiful sites virtually year-round. There are trails for outdoor enthusiasts of every age and…
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$300 Million Secured by Collins
Senator Collins successfully fought a misguided proposal to provide the academy with a smaller, inferior vessel Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced that the Appropriations Committee advanced a funding bill she authored that included $300 million for the acquisition of a new training vessel for Maine Maritime Academy (MMA).…
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Trump Nominates Poliquin To SIPC
President Trump to Nominate Former Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin to Serve as Chair of National SIPC President Donald J. Trump has nominated former Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin as Chairman of the Board of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). SIPC operates similarly to the FDIC many consumers recognize from their local bank. Just as the…
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15th Veterans Appreciation Night
On August 30th, 2019, the Ray Richardson Show, WLOB Radio and the Portland Seadogs teamed up for the 15th time to honor those who have served our nation in uniform. For 15 years, these three entities have provided free tickets to those who have served our nation in uniform and their families. As we all…
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Animal Welfare in Maine
Everyone knows the adage that change is the only constant in life. This month I will share some observations about an exception to that generally accurate rule. One major aspect of animal welfare is animal sheltering, sometimes called, “animal rescue.” Formal animal sheltering generally means the operation of a bricks and mortar facility where animals…
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