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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
In late-night deal, lawmakers agree on budget bill providing tax relief to Maine businesses
An agreement to add $8 million to the state’s rainy day fund and study the impact of extending tax cuts on income from exporting products tied to intellectual assets helped shore up Republican support in the House.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lisbon plan to close Main Street amid COVID-19 meets opposition
“The state guidelines are changing as we speak and maybe we’re planning all of this a little too soon without really getting solid input,” Lisbon resident Susan Wright said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
How big is the Biden stimulus bill? And who gets the most help?
This latest round of aid, which was rejected by all Republicans in Congress, marks the first major legislative victory for President Biden.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pandemic-era jobless aid payments approach $2 billion in Maine
The amount the state has paid out in jobless benefits since the pandemic started is almost as much as it paid out in the previous 15 years combined.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases
As vaccinations are increasingly administered around the country, business limitations are gradually eased and optimism about the economy is rising.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawmakers, including some Democrats, worry Maine’s solar policies too generous
Bills that would trim or roll back incentive programs for solar energy installations face a public hearing Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
At risk or on the front lines, some feel left behind by Maine’s vaccination plan
Mainers with serious health conditions and those with high-risk jobs are among those still waiting for their shot at COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Auburn will be getting a new $4 million solar project
Also in the Buzz: A new marijuana cultivation facility will be coming to Auburn’s Washington Street, and one central Maine city just got new bragging rights for being the fittest town around.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Medical marijuana providers stage protest over proposed new rules
Providers said the changes, meant to better align the medical and recreational markets, will result in unsustainably high costs for the medical cannabis industry.