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Government & Politics
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Maine hospitality hiring gains momentum in March
Updated: April 21, 2025Nonfarm wage and salary jobs increased to 685,000 in March, sparked mainly by hiring in the hospitality and leisure sector, according to the latest Maine Department of Labor data.
Updated: April 21, 2025USDA cuts funds to Maine food programs for alleged Title IX violations
April 7, 2025In an apparent retaliation against the state for not prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in high school sports, money for children’s food programs are seeing funding freezes.
April 7, 2025
With some federal funding cuts paused, others are in limbo
April 7, 2025Recent cuts to DHHS and NIH programs are temporarily blocked, while the future of the home heating assistance program remains uncertain.
April 7, 2025
Maine joins federal lawsuit in fight against cuts in health services
April 2, 2025The latest federal funding freezes $11 billion nationally and $91 million in Maine, affecting both research and a wide range of on-the-ground services.
April 2, 2025
King presses USDA to reinstate shipments to Maine food banks
Updated: March 31, 2025More than 250 organizations across Maine participate in the program to combat food insecurity.
Updated: March 31, 2025
Bye bye, chickadee: Maine to roll out new license plates
Updated: March 21, 2025New license plate designs — with new numbers — are being released by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, starting this spring.
Updated: March 21, 2025
Business Leaders: Olympia Snowe continues to inspire women through her leadership institute
Updated: March 24, 2025Lifetime Achievement honoree: After retiring from 40 years in public service, Olympia Snowe founded an institute to build confidence and leadership skills among high school girls.
Updated: March 24, 2025
Economic challenges: A roundup of tariff, trade and funding news
Updated: November 12, 2025Amid all the changes coming out of Washington, Mainebiz will continue to report on how federal policies and international trade tensions will affect businesses in Maine.
Updated: November 12, 2025
American Heart Association new hire brings a background in policy issues
March 19, 2025In this role, Whitney Parrish Perry will maintain relationships with state legislators and other government officials.
March 19, 2025
Working waterfront businesses will share in last of Maine's funding for winter storm recovery
March 17, 2025The grants represent the last of a $60 million storm relief package approved by state lawmakers last year.
March 17, 2025
Maine's top utilities regulator nominated for second term
March 17, 2025Phil Bartlett has chaired the Maine Public Utilities Commission since 2019.
March 17, 2025-
Good Shepherd says federal food assistance reductions pose serious challenges
March 13, 2025Two USDA programs fund access to about 800,000 pounds of food distributed by Good Shepherd and its partners to people in need.
March 13, 2025 
Two Maine municipalities recognized for downtown revitalization efforts
March 12, 2025The Maine Downtown Center program has added Waterville and Van Buren to the 30 towns it will assist in creating more vibrant communities.
March 12, 2025
Maine launches online platform to connect job seekers with employers
March 12, 2025Job seekers and employers can now connect 24/7 with workforce resources from wherever they are, and tailor their search results to fit their needs.
March 12, 2025
King decries loss of jobs serving Maine veterans
March 11, 2025U.S. Sen. Angus King is asking for answers regarding threatened cuts to services for veterans.
March 11, 2025
Maine's clean energy workforce is growing, but more workers are needed
Updated: March 11, 2025Maine’s clean energy workforce reached nearly 15,600 jobs in 2023, growing at a rate nearly twice that of the state’s overall workforce since 2019. But employee recruitment and retention remain a challenge.
Updated: March 11, 2025
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