Most State Agencies Closed Today, July 6
July 6, 2009
AUGUSTA – Most State agencies and offices are closed today. The State government shutdown day is a cost saving initiative enacted in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Biennial State Budget.
“While the biennial budget requires shared sacrifice, every effort has been made to minimize the impact of the State government closure on Maine people, businesses and communities,” said Governor Baldacci.
Last week the Governor signed a directive to place a State government-wide hiring freeze on vacant positions and limit overtime, travel and other expenses. The order allows for emergency exceptions.
Governor Baldacci will be in his office at times today and will be in touch with State agencies exempted from the closure due to the nature of the work they do. For example, law enforcement and corrections officers are working today.
Mainers seeking government services today are encouraged to call ahead before traveling to a State office.
