Northern border panel awarded $1.5M
President Obama has signed a measure that will funnel $1.5 million to the northern reaches of Maine and three other Northeast states to spur economic development.
The funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission - made up of federal appointees and state officials from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York - was part of an appropriations package the president signed Wednesday, the Associated Press reported. The money will support job creation in the northern regions of the four states by investing in infrastructure improvements, high-speed Internet access, health care and renewable energy, among other areas.
Earlier this year, the governors from the four states sought $30 million in federal funding for the commission to support sustainable forestry, economic development and land conservation in their states. The commission grew out of legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Michaud.
Most Recent
Most Recent
Comments