William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
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Maine Voices: Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit exceeds expectations
Judged efficient and effective in a state report, the program promotes growth that builds on our heritage while enhancing our future.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Pilot launched to assess racial impact of state legislative bills
The purpose of the statements is to address what many see as systemic racism in state government by considering whether a proposed new law would help, hurt or have no impact on historically disadvantaged racial populations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine defense lawyers warn of crisis with poorly paying court-appointed cases
Criminal defense lawyers say they are underpaid and overworked when representing indigent defendants.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Critical investigative report reignites calls to close Long Creek youth prison
Advocates came closer than ever to closing the state’s only youth prison during the last legislative session, winning support in the House and Senate, only to face a veto from Gov. Mills.
Posted inMaine, News
With EMTs in short supply, ambulance services in rural Maine want state to come to the rescue
A shortage of EMTs and paramedics has left rural ambulance services in dire shape, EMS professionals say, and it’s time for the state to step in and help.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine budget surplus presents an opportunity
The projected $800 million can be used ideally to simplify our tax system, or at least to bolster the rainy day fund and invest in infrastructure.
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Eliminating single-family zoning among ways to increase housing opportunity, state commission says
Recommendations from the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions include allowing in-law apartments as a matter of right and removing municipal growth caps.
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Maine lawmaker who flouted pandemic rules resigns after wife’s COVID-19 death
State Rep. Chris Johansen, R-Monticello, contracted COVID-19 this summer along with his wife, Cindy, who later died from the virus.