Maine’s business equipment tax reimbursement and exemption programs are costly for municipalities and don’t appear to be effective at getting businesses to invest more in new equipment.
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Maine’s consumer watchdog office overwhelmed with calls
The Consumer Protection Division of the Maine Attorney General’s Office receives as many as 13,000 calls from consumers each year – more than its small cadre of staff and volunteers can handle.
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Government labor crunch cuts into services, adds stress for Maine’s public employees
Hundreds of state and municipal jobs are vacant as officials struggle with a tight labor market, an aging workforce and pay that can’t compete with the private sector.
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Maine still waiting for internet health care revolution
Poor broadband and out-of-step Medicare policies relegate Maine’s use of telehealth to small niches when it should be in the mainstream.
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Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget
Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill’s $8 billion, two-year proposal.