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Government & Politics

  • Ethics panel to probe Lewiston casino supporters

    January 26, 2012

    The state’s ethics panel will investigate two political action committees involved in a failed effort to bring a casino to Lewiston following a complaint by casino opponent Dennis Bailey that the groups violated campaign finance laws.

    January 26, 2012

  • ME improves slightly for business tax burden

    January 26, 2012

    Maine is 37th in the nation for its business tax climate, a slight improvement over last year’s No.

    January 26, 2012

  • Power prices to fall for medium-sized businesses

    January 26, 2012

    Electricity prices for medium-sized businesses in Central Maine Power Co. and Bangor Hydro Electric Co.’s service areas will see their prices fall more than 20% beginning March 1.

    January 26, 2012

  • LePage focuses on energy costs, creating jobs

    January 25, 2012

    Lowering energy costs, creating good-paying jobs and reducing taxes were among the main points Gov. Paul LePage highlighted in his first State of the State address last night.

    January 25, 2012

  • Unemployment rate steady at 7%

    January 25, 2012

    Maine’s unemployment rate held steady in December from the month prior, remaining at 7%, according to the Maine Department of Labor.

    January 25, 2012

  • Keliher confirmed as marine resources commissioner

    January 25, 2012

    Patrick Keliher has been confirmed as commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, after holding the acting commissioner post since July.

    January 25, 2012

  • U.S., Canada extend lumber export agreement

    January 24, 2012

    Maine stands to benefit from the United States and Canada’s decision to extend a softwood lumber agreement intended to offset unfair subsidies on Canadian timber sold to lumber producers, members of Maine’s congressional delegation said yesterday.

    January 24, 2012

  • Reports highlight potential of Maine ocean power

    January 23, 2012

    Two recent U.S. Department of Energy reports highlight Maine's potential for producing tidal power.

    January 23, 2012

  • The U.S. Postal Service weighs consolidating its services

    Carol Coultas January 23, 2012

    A proposal to consolidate postal operations in Hampden with a facility in Scarborough has raised the hackles of many Bangor-area businesses who don't want to lose proximity to a U.S. Postal Service processing and distribution facility.

    Carol Coultas January 23, 2012

  • The call for help

    Mal Leary January 23, 2012

    Revenues back in black Balance sheet reflects slight gains Sales tax signals possible rebound After the first six months of the budget year, state revenues edged back into the black with $8.9 million

    Mal Leary January 23, 2012

  • Violette to plead guilty to felony theft charge

    January 20, 2012

    Former Maine Turnpike Authority executive director Paul Violette has been charged with felony theft and could spend up to five years in prison as a result.

    January 20, 2012

  • First Wind-Emera partnership under PUC scrutiny

    January 20, 2012

    A proposal by First Wind and Canadian utility Emera to partner with a third energy company to build and operate energy projects in the Northeast is in dange

    January 20, 2012

  • Treasurer Poliquin subject of Dems' complaint

    January 19, 2012

    The Maine Democratic Party has filed an ethics complaint against State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin for failing to disclose his businesses as areas of self-employment to the state. The announcement came the day after Rep.

    January 19, 2012

  • Report: Health insurance law to raise rates for some

    January 18, 2012

    A controversial health insurance law passed last spring will lower rates for many Mainers but raise them for older residents and those in rural areas, according to an independent report from a Massachusetts consulting firm.

    January 18, 2012

  • Hospitals concerned over MaineCare debt

    January 18, 2012

    Hospital representatives are concerned that current state budget talks are not taking into account the $125 million the state owes hospitals through June in Medicaid reimbursements. Gov.

    January 18, 2012

  • State revenues $9M above estimates

    January 17, 2012

    State revenues stand nearly $9 million above projections for the current budget year, but lawmakers are urging caution as energy prices rise.

    January 17, 2012

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The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 over a budget stalemate. The standoff in Washington comes on top of changing policies on tariffs and trade.

The shutdown curtailed the release of monthly reports on the country's trade balance, consumer prices, retail sales and producer price. In Maine, much of the Acadia National Park staff was put on furlough, though roads and campgrounds were still accessible. 

The last shutdown stretched over 35 days from Dec. 22, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019.

A shutdown of less than two weeks is "unlikely to have a material impact on the economy or household finances," the president of a Maine credit union told Mainebiz last week.

But there's growing anxiety over how a protracted shutdown would affect the economy.

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