Lawmakers are under the gun to review the Mills administration’s plan for spending $997.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, with less than two weeks left in the session.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Perspective
Jared Golden took a principled stand against the irresponsible stimulus bill
Once President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, into law March 11, I figured it was only a matter of time until U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the sole Democratic House member with the guts and brains to vote against the measure, began receiving incoming fire from other Democrats. […]
Posted inMaine, News
Social Security recipients still waiting for stimulus checks
According to published reports, payments for those receiving such benefits have not been prepared yet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.