AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS & Biosolids: Colfax Township pushed back on spreading treated wastewater biosolids on farms, citing PFAS concerns even as regulators say levels are below Michigan limits. Generic Drug Settlements: Maine and other states’ attorneys general are urging consumers to check eligibility and file claims tied to multistate settlements over inflated generic drug prices. Local Business Closures: T and K Tactical in Augusta has closed permanently, blaming economic shifts, industry changes, and new state and federal regulations. Maine Energy & Grid Costs: Senate Democrats blocked a bill aimed at shifting electricity infrastructure costs for large data centers, keeping the fight over AI power demand and ratepayer impacts alive. Health Care Billing: Elevance says it will stop paying hospital rates for some off-campus clinic care, moving those services to lower off-campus rates—potentially reducing facility fees. Housing & Construction Materials: Sen. Angus King introduced a bill to ease Build America, Buy America sourcing hurdles that have stalled affordable housing projects, including some in Maine. Maine Infrastructure: MaineDOT will temporarily close Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor starting Oct. 5 for up to 28 days for storm-resilience work. Politics & Campaigns: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson head into the first of four Maine Senate debates as polls show a tight race.
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