AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRight Whale Lobster Gear: The U.S. House voted to delay new rules on lobstermen’s gear meant to reduce deadly entanglements of endangered right whales, with Maine Rep. Jared Golden arguing Maine’s lobster industry and whale protection can both be pursued. Heating Costs: Maine families are bracing for winter as heating oil averages $5.77 a gallon (up 74% from last year), pushing a full 275-gallon tank nearly $675 higher and straining already-overwhelmed assistance agencies. Wild Blueberries: Farmers and researchers met in Waltham to tackle shrinking acreage and rising costs, urging more state support through capital improvements, grants, and low-interest loans. Driver Privacy Fight: Maine AG Nick Brown and a coalition won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from demanding a database of sensitive CDL-related personal information from AAMVA and from cutting federal funding over refusal. Maine Minimum Wage: Maine’s minimum wage will rise to $15.70 in 2027, with the tip wage increasing to $7.85. Agriculture & Seafood: The farm bill advanced with a new USDA seafood office mandate, while NASDA wrapped its annual meeting in Portland with new leadership. Community & Resilience: United Way of Southern Maine held its United We CAN food drive in Portland, and Sen. Craig Hickman announced Community Action Grants for Hallowell and Gardiner to boost storm resilience. Manufacturing: New Balance’s Skowhegan factory landed a military sneaker contract with the Defense Logistics Agency.
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