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Learn about Versant Power’s meter replacement project

1/27/2022

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Versant Power is installing new metering equipment for all residential, small, and medium commercial customers. New meters will:
  • Ensure all of our residential, small and medium commercial customers can access timely, detailed information about their electricity usage.
  • Help Versant Power identify outages and power issues more quickly.
  • Allow us to connect or disconnect your meter remotely.

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Taxation committee votes to expand Maine Educational Opportunity Tax Credit to help more students pay off loan debt

1/27/2022

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On Wednesday, January 27, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation voted 11-0 “ought to pass as amended” on LD 798, An Act to Improve the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit. Sponsored by Sen. Matthew Pouliot (R-Kennebec), the bill sa amended simplifies the current Educational Opportunity Tax Credit.

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Please Join the Employer Coalition to Oppose Costly Overtime Legislation (LD 607)

1/24/2022

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Anti-business rhetoric holds us back

1/20/2022

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Here we go again. Two more commentaries beating the anti-business drum, one promoting higher taxes and another questioning the value of tax incentives for businesses. It’s like the movie “Groundhog Day.”

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Taxation committee reviews OPEGA report on BETR / BETE and Maine Capital Investment Credit

1/20/2022

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On Tuesday, January 18, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation held its first meeting of the Second Regular Session of the 130th Maine Legislature. The committee met for the purpose of reviewing reports completed by the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA). The committee reviewed OEPGA’s reports on the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program (BETR), the Business Equipment Tax Exemption (BETE) and the Maine Capital Investment Credit (MCIC). OPEGA completed these reviews in February 2020. 

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State and Local Government committee holds public hearing on legislation that would hurt 5G expansion in Maine

1/20/2022

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On Wednesday, January 19, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government as a public hearing on LD 383, An Act Concerning Small Wireless Facilities in Maine. This bill was introduced as a concept draft by Rep. Sophia Warren (D-Scarborough) more than a year ago. An amendment was introduced on Tuesday morning, less than 24 hours before the public hearing. The Maine State Chamber of Commerce submitted testimony in opposition to LD 383.

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  • About Us
    • Connect with Us
    • Affiliates & Partners
    • Our Board
    • Meet the Team
    • President's Message
    • External Social Media Policy
  • Membership
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Join the Chamber
    • Return on Investment
    • Member Search
  • Public Policy
    • Public Hearings of Interest
    • Legislation of Interest
    • Public Policy Committees
    • Grassroot Resources
    • Find Your Legislator >
      • Representatives
      • Senators
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • 2022 Annual Meeting
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Business Day at the Statehouse
    • Board Meetings & Board Events
    • DC Fly-In
    • Legislative Social
    • Policy Issues Workshops
    • Regional Breakfasts
    • Scramble for Scholars
    • Webinars by The Maine State Chamber of Commerce
  • Initiatives
    • Campus Career Connect
    • Dream It. Do It.
    • Education Foundation
    • Keep Maine Competitive
    • Maine Economic Research Institute (MERI)
    • This is ME Counting on You
    • Senior Leaders of Tomorrow Development Program
  • Newsroom
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Impact Newsletter
    • MSCC Blog
    • The Bottom Line
    • The Maine Take
    • Making Maine Work
    • MERI Roll Call
    • OneVoice Maine Magazine
    • Policy Brief Series with Educate Maine
    • Press Kit
  • Member Login