Susan M. Cover

Latest

Published
October 25, 2011

New investment program announced in Franklin County

The minimum investment is $500,000 and the investment must create 10 jobs directly or indirectly.
Published
October 25, 2011

More economic pain ahead

AUGUSTA — State revenues are up by about $6 million in the first quarter of the state fiscal year, but the head of the state Department of Health and Human Services warned lawmakers Monday that she’ll have a “significant gap” to fill in the coming months.
Published
October 25, 2011

Union claims state negotiators broke the law

AUGUSTA — The Maine State Employees Association filed a complaint Monday that alleges that state negotiators have violated the law during contract talks.
Published
October 25, 2011

‘Rather large gap’ feared in state budget

AUGUSTA — State revenues are up by about $6 million in the first quarter of the state fiscal year, but the head of the state Department of Health and Human Services warned lawmakers Monday that she’ll have a “significant gap” to fill in the coming months.
Published
October 24, 2011

LePage spokeswoman responds to MSEA complaint

Among other things, the complaint alleges that the state walked out on bargaining at a critical time.
Published
October 24, 2011

State revenues come in $6M higher than expected

Corporate profits are the primary reason for the better-than-expected number.
Published
October 24, 2011

ON MAINE POLITICS: Busy week in Augusta

AUGUSTA — It’s looking like a busy week here at the State House, with the Appropriations Committee meeting today, the streamlining task force meeting Friday and a few things in between.
Published
October 21, 2011

Bill has state unions bracing for fight

BANGOR — A bill that proposes 19 changes to the state’s workers compensation system has union leaders rallying their members in preparation for a major battle at the State House in January.
Published
October 21, 2011

LePage has eyes on welfare abuse

THORNDIKE — Gov. Paul LePage said Thursday at his monthly town hall that his administration is considering new ways to tackle welfare abuse, including hiring private investigators or putting the attorney general in charge of the welfare fraud division.
Published
October 21, 2011

Union leaders ready for battle

BANGOR — A bill that proposes 19 changes to the state’s workers compensation system has union leaders rallying their members in preparation for a major battle at the State House in January.