Current Legislative Testimony
Learn about GrowSmart Maine’s testimony for various Smart Growth topics below.
PLANNING FOR AG
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
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GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
EQUITY
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
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GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
CLIMATE & ENERGY
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
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GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
BROADBAND
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
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GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/ https://www.alquist3d.com/ https://www.iconbuild.com/ also of interest prefabs: https://www.boxabl.com/ https://zennihome.com/
GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/ https://www.alquist3d.com/ https://www.iconbuild.com/ also of interest prefabs: https://www.boxabl.com/ https://zennihome.com/
GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
REGIONAL & LAND USE PLANNING
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/ https://www.alquist3d.com/ https://www.iconbuild.com/ also of interest prefabs: https://www.boxabl.com/ https://zennihome.com/
GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
BUDGETS & BONDS
Everything You Wanted To Know About Broadband (But Were Afraid To Ask)
As the Maine Connectivity Authority gears up to help achieve Governor Mills's promise that "every person in Maine who wants a reliable and affordable internet connection can have one by the end of 2024," we thought you might appreciate this article "Everything You...
USDA Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Correct the Dots!
The Maine Connectivity Authority needs your help! January 13th, 2023 is the last day to submit challenges to the FCC maps that will help determine Maine's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocation. Visit MCA's Correct the Dots page below for...
Bio-Based 3D Printed Houses and Prefabs
https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/ https://www.alquist3d.com/ https://www.iconbuild.com/ also of interest prefabs: https://www.boxabl.com/ https://zennihome.com/
GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
Smart Growth America’s 2023 Equity Summit Announced
Join Smart Growth America at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. FROM SGA: It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal...
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
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