The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee next will seek ways for Maine to pick the right mix of projects to provide the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.
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MaineHousing invests $30 million in tax credits, subsidies for affordable housing
The funding will create or preserve 430 housing units, of which 388 will serve low-income households, the agency said.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses
President Biden and his top messengers are touring the country to raise hopes over his $1.9 trillion relief package.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Solar offers significant economic, ratepayer benefits in Maine, report says
The report was released by solar energy industry advocates in advance of a legislative hearing to consider pausing, diluting or repealing a Maine solar incentive program.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Crisis far from over for Maine women suffering prolonged unemployment
The state lost more than 48,000 jobs from February to December of last year, and women held 57% of those jobs. The crisis has drawn attention to systemic inequities for Maine’s working women.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
ACA expansion to boost subsidies for most of 63,000 Mainers with coverage
The average monthly premium reduction is $50, but some could see hundreds of dollars in savings on their health insurance each month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Skiers hit Maine slopes in 2020-2021 season as pandemic pushed people to get outside
“People really wanted to ski,” Sugarloaf spokesman Ethan Austin said. “They didn’t want this to be one of the things the pandemic took away from them.”
Posted inBusiness
U.S. air travel rises to highest levels since pandemic hit
The TSA screened more than 1.3 million people both Friday and Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Through fire and then pandemic, McCormack Building Supply expects to reopen this summer at original location
Winslow business has persevered through a challenging stretch and looks to make full return to 8 Lithgow St.
Posted inBusiness
Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat misinformation
The social network is also adding a tool to help get users vaccinated.