AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Aftermath: Hannah Pingree is preparing to take office as governor after a Democratic wave that also helped expand the party’s State House gains. Democrat Troy Jackson unseated Sen. Susan Collins, while Republican Paul LePage won Maine’s 2nd District seat after ranked-choice tabulation. Data Center Debate: Maine lawmakers are pushing statewide rules as Brewer considers zoning for data centers that could use as much power as a small city; a proposed ballot question would impose major restrictions. Budget and Heating Costs: Pingree faces a roughly $1 billion budget gap, while Gov. Janet Mills joined New England leaders in seeking more federal heating aid. Biddeford Shooting: Reporting on the ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting has raised questions about his past and training; Maine’s investigation results are expected by January. Fisheries: Regulators adopted a proposed cut to Chesapeake Bay menhaden catches backed by Maine, while lobstermen welcomed a federal shift in right-whale policy.
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