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Maine jobless claims continue downward trend
(The Center Square) – First-time unemployment claims in Maine dropped again last week as fewer jobless workers sought benefits from…
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State economist: Georgia business owners deserve credit for keeping state’s economy afloat
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic should be strong and swift, the state’s fiscal economist…
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Maine lawmakers eying more local control over transmission projects
(The Center Square) – Maine lawmakers want to give local governments a say over the construction of utility transmission lines…
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Illinois homeless population numbered 10,199 last year, study finds
(The Center Square) – Illinois had a 2019 homeless population of 10,199, or eight homeless people per 10,000 residents, according…
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Maine’s seaweed industry sees growth despite pandemic
(The Center Square) – An increase in product has proved helpful for Maine’s seaweed industry, allowing it to not only…
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Maine Gov. Mills’ budget proposal buoyed by federal relief funds
(The Center Square) – Maine Gov. Janet Mills has rolled out a $8.3 billion budget for the next two years…
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Maine’s outdoor recreation economy involves 4.7% of state employment
(The Center Square) – With 4.7% of its total employment working in outdoor recreation, Maine is the third most heavily…
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Maine lawmakers push for new utility shut-off ban
(The Center Square) – Maine lawmakers are pushing for another statewide ban on disconnecting service to utility customers who can’t…
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Maine has 13th lowest share of military personnel among the 50 states
(The Center Square) – Among Maine residents, active military personnel make up 64 out of every 100,000 people – the 13th lowest share…
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Maine GOP takes Dunlap’s decision on ranked choice voting to court
A voter marks his ballot in the primary election March 3, 2020, in Freeport, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty / AP…
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Republicans ask governor to open Maine to more New England states
Maine Gov. Janet Mills addresses the Climate Action Summit on Sept. 23, 2019, in the United Nations General Assembly at…
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Maine Economic Recovery Committee recommendations could require additional funding
Shoppers leave a clothing shop that now also sells masks to help fight the spread of the coronavirus, Thursday, July…
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Maine loggers hope for federal relief amid COVID-19 economic downturn
A logging truck travels April 16, 2020, through Jay, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty / AP photo By Sarah Downey (The…
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Maine ranks 18th highest on state-by-state prosperity index
(The Center Square) – Maine came in 18th highest in the second annual U.S. Prosperity Index from the Legatum Institute, based on growth,…
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Maine businesses could face state tax penalty on federal relief loans
Gov. Janet Mills speaks March 12, 2020, during a news conference at the State House in Augusta, Maine. Robert F.…
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New framework, funding expected to help Maine schools with reopening plans
Portraits of graduating seniors at Telstar Regional High School are displayed May 22, 2020, near the school’s athletic field in…
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