Opportunity for Public to Offer Comments on Paid Family Medical Leave Rules In-Person June 10

Public comment on the proposed rules for Maine’s new PFML Program can be submitted online or mail through July 7th 2024 or in-person on June 10, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the MDOL’s Frances Perkins Room.…

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Maine Department of Labor Releases Report on Remote Work, New Worksites, and the Industry Structure of Jobs

The MDOL’s Center for Workforce Research and Information has released a new report documenting how remote work has impacted job trends and the industry composition of jobs. The report compares the changes in the number of jobs to the changes in the number of recorded worksites in Maine.…

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Federal Government Grants State of Maine’s Request for Lease to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Research Array Site

Governor Mills released the following statement today on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s offer of a research lease to the State for a floating offshore wind research array in the Gulf of Maine……

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Maine Farmers’ Group Announces Plans to Sue the EPA Over PFAS in Sludge

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), argues that the “lack of virtually any federal regulation of this waste to date has caused untold harm to public health and the environment,”…

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At Least 90% of Welfare Recipients in Maine City Are Migrants

Westbrook is considering issuing a new ordinance to allow private dwellings, churches and community centers to be turned into emergency homeless shelters, as the city is flooded with migrants.…

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Maine Department of Labor Publishes Paid Family Medical Leave Rules for Public Comment

The MDOL has published proposed rules – https://www.maine.gov/labor/docs/2024/rulemaking/12_702PFMLDraftRule.pdf for Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program…

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Governor Mills Allows National Popular Vote Legislation to Become Law Without Her Signature

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will allow LD 1578, An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote, to become law without her signature.…

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LD 1578 – An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote

Read the latest committee actions & public comments for LD 1578…

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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct

“The alleged conduct by Google is an outrageous market manipulation that allowed it to cash in by limiting users’ choices,” said Attorney General Frey. “Google, and other large corporations are not immune from consumer protection laws. My office and other attorneys general across the country are proud to bring Google to account for this violation of consumers’ trust.”…

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Governor Mills Announces $1.3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants To Advance Innovative Clean Energy Businesses

“With funding from my Jobs Plan, Maine’s clean energy businesses and entrepreneurs will receive support to help them grow, innovate, and thrive,”said Governor Janet Mills. “These investments will expand Maine’s clean energy economy and……

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Commisson Accepts Standard Offer Electricity Supply Bids For Customers Of CMP and Versant

The Maine PUC accepted bids today for the remaining half of the electricity supply requirement for 2024 Standard Offer service for residential and small non-residential customers of……

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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Cautions Those Seeking to Donate to Lewiston Charities to Avoid Scams

Before donating, donors are urged to keep the following tips in mind……

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Commentary: PUC will do a rigorous job with the public’s help

We will continue to hold utilities accountable. We want to hear from you in the process.…

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Maine’s Congressional Delegation and Governor Mills Continue Push to Prohibit Offshore Wind Development in Maine Fishing Grounds

“The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) appreciates that BOEM’s draft Wind Energy Area (WEA) avoids much of Lobster Management Area 1, but we remain strongly concerned that two large swaths of critical fishing grounds within LMA1 are still under consideration for offshore wind development…”…

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Governor’s Energy Office Seeks Proposals to Conduct Research on Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine

The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) is seeking proposals to conduct research related to offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine, based on priorities identified by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium……

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Eel guts, salmon blood: Maine companies look to make the most of fish waste

Converting waste from salmon, eel and other marine species into consumer and biomedical products has opened a new and lucrative path for Maine’s seafood industry.…

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Effort to ban new natural gas pipelines thrusts Maine into national debate

The bill from Public Advocate William Harwood is backed by environmental groups and would ban any new natural gas pipelines from being constructed outside existing service areas.…

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After defeat of Question 3, it’s time to work together to meet Maine’s energy goals

Mainers rightly expect and deserve responsible electric utilities that are focused on providing reliable, affordable service while facilitating our state’s efforts to accomplish our ambitious energy goals. Every day, you place your trust in us, and we take that responsibility seriously.…

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Maine Dairy Processors Earn Funding from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant Program

Over $12.2 million to 35 dairy businesses across the eight Northeast states……

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Maine Legislature Will Consider Proposal to Fight Chinese-owned Marijuana Operations

An Act to Combat Racketeering by Foreign Organizations in Maine Cannabis Markets — is intended to provide local, county, and state law enforcement agencies with the authority and tools to combat what the Department of Homeland Security refers to as Asian Transnational Criminal Organizations (ATCOs).…

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