Chellie Pingree

🔒Maine businesses divided on planned nationwide shutdown to protest ICE

Some businesses plan to stay closed this Friday during a national day of "no school, no work and no shopping,” while others are taking a different tack.

Maine congressional delegation introduces bill to support farmers affected by ‘forever chemicals’

If passed, the legislation would boost funding for soil and water testing, monitor PFAS levels in individuals’ blood, and upgrade equipment to help farmers stay profitable.

After EPA cancels $62M Maine solar grant, Governor’s Energy Office pushes back

Maine’s Solar for All program was expected to help some 20,000 low-income Maine households save between $380 and $1,400 annually on energy bills.

Bill would give tax credits to working waterfronts at risk of natural disaster damage

The bill would help water-dependent businesses shore up coastal infrastructure against worsening storm damage.
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Maine loggers would get federal disaster relief under bill

Current law excludes loggers from the kinds of disaster relief and assistance available to other industries, including fishermen and farmers, when natural disasters strike.  as a result of storms and other natural disasters.

Maine’s congressional delegation rallies to save Job Corps centers

The Department of Labor's plans to close more than 120 Job Corps centers across the U.S. — and all five in Maine —have been paused by a federal judge.

Maine State Chamber urges congressional delegation to prioritize economy

The Chamber advocated for an extension of policies enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which dates to 2017 and reduced the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%

It’s official: Hannah Pingree enters 2026 Maine governor’s race

Maine's former House speaker, who recently resigned from the Mills administration, will vie against at least three other Democratic candidates in next year’s primary.
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Maine Association of Realtors urges US lawmakers to advocate for housing

The nation needs to do more to increase the housing supply and improve access to home ownership, members of the trade association told lawmakers.

Hannah Pingree resigns from Mills administration to ‘explore new opportunities’

Sarah Curran, who has been deputy director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, was promoted to director.
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