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Maine House Democrats: Governor Signs Crafts Bill to Join Social Work Licensure Compact (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 1 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that will improve access to social work services in Maine by having the state join the Social Work Licensure Compact.
Currently, social workers must seek a separate license in each state and territory where they wish to practice, which can be labor- and time-intensive. LD 2140, as amended, will allow social workers t more PR
Maine PUC Issues Order Involving 6 Companies (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 30 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2023-00236) on April 29, 2024:
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PITTSFIELD SOLAR I LLC, CORINNA SOLAR I LLC, PISCATIQUIS VALLEY SOLAR LLC, GUILFORD HIGH STREET SOLAR LLC, SNAKEROOT SOLAR, LLC, USS BLAINE SOLAR LLC
Request for Good Cause Exemption Pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. Sec. 3209-A
ORDER
BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners
I. SUMMARY
The Commission denies the Late-filed Petition to Intervene filed by Ind more PR
Maine Secretary of State Bellows: Public Comment Period Now Open on Wording of Ballot Question (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 1 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is now accepting public comment on the wording of a citizen initiative question that will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election ballot, unless enacted by the Legislature as written.
The department's Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions certified An Act to Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees That Make Independent Expenditu more PR
Maine Senate Democrats: Sen. Curry Bill to Protect Property Owners and Improve Maine's Eminent Domain Laws Signed Into Law (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 1 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast:
On Monday, April 22, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. LD 2087, "An Act to Protect Property Owners by Making Certain Changes to the Laws Governing the Use of Eminent Domain by Transmission and Distribution Utilities," establishes protections for property owners, ensuring a more fair, transparent and responsible process for sit more PR
Oceantic Network Celebrates Federal Action To Advance Offshore Wind Lease Sales In Maine And Oregon (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Oceantic Network celebrates today's announcement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of two new offshore lease sales in the Gulf of Maine and off the Oregon Coast. This morning, BOEM issued Proposed Sale Notices (PSNs) for nearly one million acres in the Gulf of Maine, enough to host 15 GW of projects, and just under 200 thousa more PR
University of Maine System Commends Continued Commitment to Grow Talent and Innovation in State's Economic Plan Update (10)
EAST BOOTHBAY, Maine, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release on April 29, 2024:
The University of Maine System (UMS) is applauding today's release of a refresh of the State's 10-year economic strategy.
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson, a University of Maine (UMaine) alumna, unveiled the update, which was informed by stakeholders including those from UMS, at an event in East Boothbay at the Bigelow L more PR
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