AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Aftermath: Maine’s historic midterm reshaped the state’s delegation and Legislature: Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Susan Collins, while Democrats expanded their legislative majorities and won a Senate supermajority. Ranked-choice tabulation is underway in the 2nd District, where Paul LePage leads with 49.89% after Matt Dunlap conceded; the count is still required for certification. State Transition: Gov. Janet Mills and governor-elect Hannah Pingree have begun transition talks as Pingree prepares to take office. Heating Costs: Mills and other New England governors are urging Congress to add $3 billion to home-heating assistance as energy bills rise ahead of winter. Data Center Debate: A proposal to turn the former Jay paper mill into a data center is back in state permitting, even as Maine towns adopt restrictions and residents raise concerns about power and water use. Coastal Economy: Lobstermen’s advocates say new right whale research could help avert paused fishing restrictions; researchers report 24 calves in the latest season, the most since 2009. UMaine: A faculty survey found widespread concern over budget cuts and limited input in campus decisions.
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