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Roux Institute awarded nearly $1 million for clean energy incubator program

by Eric Russell December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

The money comes from the governor’s Clean Energy Partnership program, one of many created with Maine’s share of American Rescue Plan funding.

Maine

Credit agency gives Maine ‘positive’ rating

by Staff Report December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Fitch Ratings upgrades the state’s fiscal outlook from stable to positive.

Maine, Politics

Maine expects $265 million budget surplus over 2 years

by Randy Billings November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

The stronger-than-expected revenue forecast – including a $139 million surplus in this fiscal year – is driven primarily by consumer spending, sales tax growth and income tax returns.

Maine

Gov. Mills, tribal leaders hold three-hour summit on sovereignty issues

by Randy Billings November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

While no breakthroughs were reported, both sides agreed to work together during the upcoming legislative session.

Maine, News

Commission investigating Lewiston shootings begins ‘daunting’ task, requests subpoena power

by Rachel Ohm November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

The commission appoints 4 staff members, says it plans to issue a written report on its findings within 6 months and plans to ask the Legislature for authorization to issue subpoenas.

Maine, News

State workers call on Gov. Mills to raise wages

by Staff Report November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Employees delivered more than 1,100 letters to the governor, arguing that lagging public sector salaries are responsible for rampant job vacancies in state government.