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Government & Politics

  • State revenues over projections in March

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 14, 2010

    State revenues in March were above estimates by $26.2 million, which brings the year-to-date revenue surplus to $33 million.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 14, 2010
  • Ex-Christian league head to run for guv

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 14, 2010

    Michael Heath, the former executive director of the Christian Civic League of Maine, is the latest candidate to run for governor.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 14, 2010
  • Pingrees address Portland business owners

    Robert M. Cook April 13, 2010

    U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she is very proud of her daughter, Hannah Pingree, a North Vinalhaven state representative who also serves as Maine's Speaker of the House.

    Robert M. Cook April 13, 2010
  • $57.8M bond package approved

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 13, 2010

    The Legislature yesterday approved a $57.8 million bond package that will now go before voters in June.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 13, 2010
  • Bond package fails in Senate

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 8, 2010

    The Senate yesterday failed to pass an $85 million bond that included funds to purchase railroad tracks in Aroostook County and provide up to $8 million for a deep-water mega berth in Portland.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 8, 2010
  • Law preserves electricity for Millinocket mill

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 7, 2010

    A law signed Monday is intended to offset the impact of the closure of a Millinocket mill by requiring it have priority for electricity generated by the region's hydroelectric systems.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 7, 2010
  • Committee approves $85M bond package

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 6, 2010

    The Legislature's appropriations committee voted 8-5 yesterday over strong Republican opposition in favor of an $85 million bond package.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 6, 2010
  • Trust plugs $180M efficiency plan

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 6, 2010

    The state's new Efficiency Maine Trust yesterday pitched a plan that would dole out $180 million over three years to help businesses and residents use less energy.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 6, 2010
  • Data pace | Job creation starts with better use of technology in state government

    John O'dea April 5, 2010

    Mainers paying attention to the 2010 gubernatorial campaign will notice much talk about jobs.

    John O'dea April 5, 2010
  • House reverses vote on gambling measure

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 5, 2010

    House lawmakers on Friday reversed their position on a three-pronged gambling bill, voting against putting the measure on a statewide ballot.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 5, 2010
  • Debate over bonds looms

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 5, 2010

    Two proposed multi-million dollar bond packages designed to create new jobs in Maine will be the subject of intense debate Tuesday between House and Senate lawmakers.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 5, 2010
  • Laid-off trucking workers get aid

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 5, 2010

    About 20 workers laid off from a northern Maine trucking company are now eligible for federal assistance.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 5, 2010
  • Report outlines savings from efficient buildings

    Mainebiz News Staff April 2, 2010

    Families in Maine could save more than $2,000 a year on their energy bills in coming decades if government invests in making the state's buildings more energy efficient, according to a new report.

    Mainebiz News Staff April 2, 2010
  • Minimum wage hike spiked

    Mainebiz News Staff April 2, 2010

    The House killed a measure Thursday that would have increased Maine's minimum wage by 25 cents to account for inflation.

    Mainebiz News Staff April 2, 2010
  • House opposes single-casino question

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 1, 2010

    A proposed expansion of games at Hollywood Slots and a Washington County casino have stayed alive as competing measures to the Oxford casino proposal.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 1, 2010
  • $310M supplemental budget passed

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 31, 2010

    A $310 million supplemental budget passed the Legislature with little debate and is now headed to the governor's office.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 31, 2010

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In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.

In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."

Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.

And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6.