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Passage of LD 607 would be catastrophic for businesses of all sizes throughout Maine

3/25/2021

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On Monday, March 22, Peter Gore, executive vice president for the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, delivered the following testimony before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing in opposition to LD 607, An Act to Restore Overtime Protections to Maine Workers.

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LD 553 seeks to end employment-at-will status in Maine

3/25/2021

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Proposal would dramatically restructure Maine’s current law
On Wednesday, March 24, Peter Gore, executive vice president for the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, delivered the following testimony before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing in opposition to LD 553, An Act to End At-Will Employment.

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LD 640 would have a direct, negative impact on jobs in key Maine industry

3/25/2021

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On Monday, March 22, Ben Gilman, general counsel for the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, delivered the following testimony before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources in opposition to LD 640, An Act To Ban Single-serving, Disposable Plastic Water Bottles.

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Chamber testifies in support of bill to extend Pine Tree Zone benefits

3/25/2021

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On Tuesday, March 23, Linda Caprara testified on behalf of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce in strong support of LD 730, An Act to Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits, at a public hearing before the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.  During her testimony, Caprara thanked the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Mattie Daughtry (D-Cumberland), for bringing this proposal to the committee.

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Chamber testifies in support of apprenticeship tax credit bill

3/25/2021

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On Thursday, March 18, the Maine State Chamber testified in support of LD 241, An Act to Support the Trades Through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeships Program, before the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. The bill encourages the use of apprenticeships in business by providing an income tax credit of up to $2,500 to employers with apprenticeship programs approved by Maine Department of Labor. 

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LD 149 helps people with advanced degrees or licenses from other states or nations secure the ability to work in Maine

3/25/2021

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On Wednesday, March 23, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce offered testimony before the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement, and Business (IDEA) in support of LD 149, An Act To Facilitate Licensure for Credentialed Individuals from Other Jurisdictions. This proposal would help people with advanced degrees and professional licenses from other states or nations secure the ability to work in Maine.

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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