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Maine considers joining other states with new pass-through entity tax proposal

Business associations in Maine are advocating for legislation (LD 191) that would introduce a pass-through entity tax (PTET), aligning the state with 36 others.

By Pine State News | Feb 18, 2025

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Maine legislators tackle over 2,000 bill proposals amid budget discussions

The Maine legislative session for 2025 is expected to be a busy one, with over 2,050 proposals for new or amended laws and studies submitted by the early January deadline.

By Pine State News | Feb 4, 2025

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Governor Mills proposes $11.63 billion budget without broad-based tax hikes

By Pine State News | Jan 14, 2025

Governor Janet Mills has proposed a General Fund budget for the fiscal 2026-2027 biennium, amounting to $11.63 billion.

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Maine legislators submit bill requests for 2025 session

By Pine State News | Jan 14, 2025

Legislators in Maine had until January 10 to submit their requests for legislation for the 2025 session.

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Which type of Maine companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Pine State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in the third quarter of 2024.

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Maine: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Maine in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Maine companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Pine State News | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Maine in September.

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Maine: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in September

By Pine State News | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in September.

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Maine DOL offers webinars on new paid leave law in October

By Pine State News | Sep 30, 2024

The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) is organizing a series of webinars throughout October to inform both employers and employees about the new Paid Family & Medical Leave law.

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NFIB urges Congress to extend critical tax deduction for small businesses

By Pine State News | Sep 19, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading small business advocacy group, has released two reports addressing the potential impact of the expiration of the federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Maine's minimum wage set to increase in 2025 amid legal challenges

By Pine State News | Sep 13, 2024

Maine's minimum wage is projected to rise to $14.65 in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Maine health insurance premiums to rise by an average of 9.4% in 2025

By Pine State News | Sep 3, 2024

Premiums for small group employer health insurance plans in Maine are set to rise by an average of 9.4% in 2025, as reported by the Maine Bureau of Insurance.

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Which type of Maine companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Pine State News | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Maine in August.

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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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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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NFIB urges simple PFML rules considering small businesses

By Pine State News | Jul 12, 2024

NFIB has urged officials from the Maine Department of Labor to avoid implementing complicated new rules for the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Maine companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By Pine State News | Jul 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in the second quarter of 2024.