State of Maine
Recent News About State of Maine
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Analysis: Maine one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pine State News shows that Maine is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in Maine in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued nine grants totaling $3,379,356 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Maine.
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Maine saw 12.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Maine, a 12.9% rise from 9.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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11 basketball players from Maine to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Harpswell has the most players of any city representing Maine in the tournament.
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Maine has 12 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Portland has the most players of any city representing Maine in the tournament.
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In 2022, Maine ranks eighth among U.S. states with 22.7% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Maine—ranking it the eighth most dependent among U.S. states.
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Maine ranks fifth highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $13,779 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Maine received an average of $13,779 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in the nation.
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Analysis: Maine among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
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.
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Maine: Residents received $3.91 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Maine, providing an average of $2,821 per capita to residents.
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Maine: Medicare dependency reached 5.4% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.4% of income in Maine, providing an average of $3,272 per capita to residents.
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Maine: Social Security made up 7.6% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.6% of income in Maine, providing an average of $4,633 per capita to residents.
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Maine: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.7% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Maine, providing an average of $1,637 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Maine among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pine State News shows that Maine is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Maine ranks 35th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,379,356
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).
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Analysis: Maine one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
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.
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In Maine, 68 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Maine registered 68 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Maine receives 1 EDA grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023
Maine received one grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Maine receives 6 EDA grants totaling $560,000 for public works in 2023
Maine received six grants totaling $560,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Maine receives 1 EDA grant totaling $2,012,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Maine received one grant totaling $2,012,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Maine receives 1 EDA grant totaling $669,433 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Maine received one grant totaling $669,433 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.