Governor’s budget proposal may tax Netflix and other streaming subscriptions https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/03/12/politics/state-politics/maine-deal-janet-mills-tribal-courts/
Legislators want final say over Maine’s electric vehicle rules https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/12/legislators-want-final-say-over-maines-electric-vehicle-rules/
Gangsters, Money and Murder: How Chinese organized crime is dominating America’s illegal cannabis market https://www.propublica.org/article/chinese-organized-crime-us-marijuana-market
Severe storms caused more than $5M in damages to Maine trails https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/outdoors/2024/03/14/severe-storms-caused-more-the–5m-in-damages-to-maine-trails
Maine unemployment remains low and steady, reflecting a strong economy https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/business/2024/03/13/maine-unemployment-remains-low-and-steady–reflecting-a-strong-economy
Bill started as rent relief but passed Legislature as study into tenant-landlord relationships https://mainemorningstar.com/briefs/bill-started-as-rent-relief-but-passed-legislature-as-study-into-tenant-landlord-relationships/
The ‘Millinocketclipse’: Maine towns hope to capitalize on the ‘show in the sky’ with total solar eclipse https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/solar-eclipse-2024/2024/03/14/maine-small-towns-hope-to-attract-total-solar-eclipse-fans-with-fun-events-
Housing advocates rally for rent relief, homeless shelter funding https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/03/13/the-rent-is-too-damn-high-housing-advocates-rally-for-rent-relief-homeless-shelter-funding/?emci=8b486b20-69e1-ee11-85f9-002248223848&emdi=93c57769-f2e1-ee11-aaf0-002248223197&ceid=387779
Legislature gives OK to new Office of Tribal-State Affairs https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/03/13/legislature-gives-ok-to-new-office-of-tribal-state-affairs/?emci=8b486b20-69e1-ee11-85f9-002248223848&emdi=93c57769-f2e1-ee11-aaf0-002248223197&ceid=387779
Compromise bill on tribal courts wins committee support https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2024-03-13/compromise-bill-on-tribal-courts-wins-committee-support
Historic lack of prosecution is contributing to Maine’s rape kit backlog https://www.wmtw.com/article/historic-lack-prosecution-maine-rape-kit-backlog/60175359
Coastal towns, businesses contemplate whether to rebuild or retreat https://themainemonitor.org/coastal-rebuild-or-retreat-2024/
Maine lawmakers call for more security at state house office complex https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/03/12/maine-capitol-police-taking-proactive-security-precautions-amid-tense-political-climate/?emci=d6936c53-9ee0-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=e9456a41-29e1-ee11-85f9-002248223848&ceid=387779
Maine Capitol Police taking proactive security precautions amid tense political climate https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/03/12/maine-capitol-police-taking-proactive-security-precautions-amid-tense-political-climate/?emci=d6936c53-9ee0-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=e9456a41-29e1-ee11-85f9-002248223848&ceid=387779
Maine leaders discuss what state should do with $373 million budget surplus https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-leaders-discuss-what-state-should-do-with-373-million-surplus-corporate-tax-rate-taxes-budget-governor-janet-mills-housing-health-care-child-vulnerable-mainers?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&sfmc_id=902414&utm_guid=d68f43bc-73ff-4b46-8cac-4e0af01bc7cc&utm_campaign=
Pared back tribal bill, focused on expanding criminal jurisdiction, advances to floor https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/03/12/pared-back-tribal-bill-focused-on-expanding-criminal-jurisdiction-advances-to-floor/?emci=d6936c53-9ee0-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=e9456a41-29e1-ee11-85f9-002248223848&ceid=387779
As Winslow budget talks ramp up, town manager says tax bills won’t increase https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/15/as-winslow-budget-talks-ramp-up-town-manager-says-tax-bills-wont-increase/
Skowhegan selectboard approves Mill TIF proposal, sending it to Town Maeting https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/15/skowhegan-selectmen-approve-spinning-mill-tif-proposal-sending-it-to-town-meeting/
Committee endorses bill to support Maine state and federal workers during government shutdowns https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/14/committee-endorses-bill-to-support-maine-state-and-federal-workers-during-government-shutdowns/
Maine regulators might let utilities report surges in power use as way to identify illegal cannabis grows https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/14/puc-weighs-proposal-to-let-utilities-notify-police-about-surges-in-power-use-that-can-indicate-illegal-cannabis-grows/
New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/13/new-260-unit-apartment-complex-approved-in-augusta/
Weld approves ordinances, bridge replacement at town meeting https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/14/weld-approves-ordinances-bridge-replacement-at-town-meeting/
Chesterville voters to approve a decreased budget https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/14/chesterville-voters-to-approve-decreased-budget/
Voters approve all articles at town meeting in Carrabassett Valley https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/14/voters-approve-all-articles-at-town-meeting-in-carrabassett-valley/
Oakland Council, budget committee approve articles for May town meeting https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/13/oakland-council-budget-panel-ok-articles-for-may-town-meeting/
Theft charges against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent dismissed ahead of trial, as prosecutors bring new charge https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/13/theft-charges-against-former-anson-madison-water-district-superintendent-dismissed-ahead-of-trial-as-prosecutors-bring-new-charge/
Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/13/augusta-rejects-new-homeless-shelter-amid-concerns-for-downtown-safety/
Pittston officials mull solutions to road repair, spending problems https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/03/14/pittston-officials-mull-solutions-to-road-repair-spending-problems/
Auburn grows partnerships with nonprofits as demand for General Assistance surges https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/03/14/auburn-grows-partnerships-with-nonprofits-as-demand-for-general-assistance-surges/
Medical cannabis grow facility approved by Livermore Selectboard https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/03/14/medical-marijuana-grow-facility-approved-by-livermore-select-board/