After months of clashing over General Assistance reimbursements to local emergency shelters, DHHS adopts a new rule that will slash Portland’s rate nearly in half.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers propose competing reforms to General Assistance
Republicans are seeking restrictions such as a 3-month limit on housing assistance, while Democrats have called for expanding the program to cover meals at emergency shelters.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine cities, nonprofits ask lawmakers to reject proposed limit on housing assistance
Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes 3-month limit on emergency housing assistance
The proposal in the governor’s update to the current budget is intended to rein in ballooning costs in the state’s General Assistance program.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls to hold GA, Select Board meetings Nov. 6
A public hearing set for Sept. 17, required to give people an opportunity to ask questions about the new recommendations was not held and has been rescheduled for Nov. 6.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Vineyard makes progress with vacant town office positions
At the New Vineyard Select Board meeting on Oct. 21, selectmen shared updates on the positions that were left vacant after resignations were submitted in September.
Posted inCommunity, Franklin, Local News, News, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard works to fill vacant town office positions
At the New Vineyard Select Board meeting, selectmen shared updates on the positions that were left vacant after resignations were placed in September.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine safety net spending has tripled since start of pandemic
With costs ballooning, state lawmakers are looking at ways to restructure the state’s General Assistance program to improve efficiency and effectiveness.