Maine State Government To Close Monday
Unfortunately, the looting will recommence in full force on Tuesday. Perhaps the depression will become so severe that government offices will be forced to close 20 working days each month.
No walk-in service at motor vehicle offices. No tours of the State House. The nearby state library and museum won’t be open, either.
Maine state offices and agencies that closed Friday to mark the Fourth of July holiday will remain closed Monday for the first of 20 shutdown days scheduled over the next two years.
Maine employees not required to work because their departments, agencies and offices are closed must take the days off without pay, saving the state about $14 million.
The $5.8 billion general fund budget that went into effect July 1 also freezes state employee merit and longevity pay for additional savings of close to $12 million. And it requires state workers to begin making contributions toward their health insurance.