Legislative committees seem to be holding to a strategy of focusing on those bills with strong bipartisan support. There are exceptions, but for the most part if a bill does not have strong support in committee, it will not advance this year. No word still on when or if we will see a supplemental budget…
The 127th Maine Legislature is in its Second Regular Session, and GrowSmart Maine is weighing in on bills in several legislative committees, all with an eye towards strengthening and supporting Maine’s economy, communities and environment. We are engaging in several bills in Energy, Utilities and Technology. You may recall that last session there was quite…
Heating oil prices are the lowest they’ve been in years, but we know as the thermometer drops, the costs will rise. Last year’s extreme cold and brutal storms are forecast to continue into next winter. As we stockpile firewood, Mainers are confronted with the global impact of a changing climate on a local scale. It’s…