AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Affordability: A new watchdog report says HUD spending since 2015 hasn’t improved home affordability, with prices outpacing wages in every state and Maine among the worst gaps. Cost of Living: Maine’s Bureau of Insurance approved another round of ACA premium hikes—about 14.8% for individual plans starting Jan. 1, 2027. ICE Oversight in Maine: Lawmakers held a Biddeford “shadow” hearing after an ICE shooting killed Johann Sebastian Duran Guerrero, with Gov. Janet Mills calling for limits on ICE and stronger accountability. Elections & Data: A federal judge rejected the Trump Justice Department’s push for Minnesota voter data, calling it an improper “fishing expedition.” Local Government Tech: Lincoln’s town office closed after a reported cyberattack encrypted parts of its network. Business & Community: Milo voters approved converting a short-term credit into a long-term loan for a new public safety building. Outdoors & Travel: Researchers documented about 150 shipwrecks around Acadia, including a long-sunken schooner tied to a salvage dispute.
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