by Growsmart Maine | Feb 19, 2016 | bonds, climate change, denmark, Economic development, economy, efficiency, energy, GrowSmart, growsmart maine, gsm, Historic, historic preservation, legislature, Maine, news, referendum, regulation, tax credit
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...
by Growsmart Maine | Jan 21, 2016 | climate change, denmark, Economic development, economy, efficiency, energy, GrowSmart, growsmart maine, gsm, Historic, historic preservation, legislature, Maine, news, referendum, regulation, Smart growth, tax credit, transportation
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...
by Growsmart Maine | Nov 2, 2015 | Economic development, economy, GrowSmart, growsmart maine, gsm, legislature, Maine, planning, Portland, referendum, Smart growth, transportation, view shed, viewpoint, viewshed, zoning
We all have our opinions. Only twice per year do we have a concrete way to voice them. Tomorrow is one of those chances – don’t let it pass you by. Your vote matters, your voice matters. And tomorrow, across the state, you get a say in what happens...
by Growsmart Maine | Oct 1, 2015 | Economic development, economy, GrowSmart, growsmart maine, gsm, Historic, historic preservation, Maine, Nancy Smith, planning, Portland, referendum, Smart growth, view shed, viewpoint, viewshed, zoning
PORTLAND – In an act unprecedented in its history, GrowSmart Maine’s Board of Directors has unanimously voted to oppose Portland’s Question 2, the “View Shed Referendum.” It may seem unusual that an organization dedicated to protecting Maine’s heritage,...
