The bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Janet Mills increases benefits for some injured workers but abandons other proposed reforms.
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J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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Lawmakers change course on proposed workers’ comp reform
State Republican leaders who opposed moderate changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system now say they will support them.
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Posted inBusiness
USDA issues renewable energy grants to 12 Maine businesses
The grants, which total $156,000, will be used by the rural businesses to install solar panels.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Justice Department backs parents suing Maine over tuition for religious schools
Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children’s tuition to religious schools.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Group evolves and grows in support of family-owned businesses
The Institute for Family-Owned Business brings members together to discuss unique challenges and share best practices.
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Gourmet creamery churns its way to victory in 2019 LaunchPad competition
Casco Bay Creamery of Portland bests four other finalists to take home the $50,000 prize in a live business pitch competition Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Lawmakers move to pass nation’s strictest internet privacy law
The Maine House follows the Senate in supporting a bill that would prohibit internet service providers from selling customers’ data without their consent.
Posted inBusiness
State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform
Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Despite conflict, new overseer of Maine broadband network promises to play fair
Albany-based FirstLight Fiber, which now controls access to much of the state’s internet backbone, also is majority owner of a Maine-based internet service provider.
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In surprise sale, NY firm acquires company that runs part of Maine’s broadband network
Maine Fiber Co., which owns and operates the Three Ring Binder fiber-optic network, is acquired by Albany-based FirstLight Fiber.