The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) has implemented two rule changes aimed at enhancing compliance and preserving the natural beauty of Maine.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) reported that Maine State Parks received 3.12 million visitors in 2024.
In 2023, Maine received $3,379,356 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 35th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $43 million in property tax revenue for Maine, a 2,050% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $746 million in individual income tax revenue for Maine, a 6.5% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
An analysis by Pine State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Maine is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
Congressman Jared Golden recently tweeted about securing legislative provisions and advocating for permitting reform in energy policy while reflecting on marriage equality legislation.