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News from August 2024

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In Maine, 52 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Pine State News | Aug 31, 2024

Maine registered 52 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Maine releases revised paid leave rules open for public comment

By Pine State News | Aug 31, 2024

Draft revised rules for implementing the Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) law have been released for public comment.

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Maine inflation under national average as of July 2024

By Pine State News | Aug 30, 2024

As of July 2024, Maine experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Average VA home loan amount in Maine falls in Q2

By Pine State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $317,189, a 2.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine average $317,272 for Q2

By Pine State News | Aug 26, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $317,272, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation and taxes dominate concerns for Maine's small businesses

By Pine State News | Aug 21, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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NFIB urges Congress against proposed tax hike impacting Maine's small businesses

By Pine State News | Aug 16, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new radio advertisement in Maine, urging Congress to prevent a significant tax increase on small businesses.

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Inflation impacts Maine's small businesses despite slight optimism rise

By Pine State News | Aug 13, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, revealing ongoing challenges faced by small businesses in Maine due to inflation.

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NFIB calls for extended comment period on Maine's paid leave rule

By Pine State News | Aug 12, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is requesting the Maine Department of Labor to initiate a special comment period before finalizing rules for the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Maine increases from Q1 to Q2

By Pine State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Maine during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $317,272, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Maine among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Pine State News | Aug 8, 2024

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.