Apr 13, 2011 | Business Impact, Business News, Governor LePage, Industry News, LePage Administration, Maine Regulations
By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff Anybody interested in revitalizing the Katahdin region’s two paper mills had better move fast, the mills’ manager said Wednesday. East Millinocket Selectman Mark Scally says Gov. Paul LePage pledged to press the mills’ owner, Brookfield...
Feb 9, 2011 | Business Impact, Business News, Economics, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, PLC Members in the News
AUGUSTA, Maine — Two Aroostook County legislators [Representative John Martin (D-Eagle Lake) and Senator Troy Jackson (D-Allagash)] are criticizing a decision to postpone proceedings against logging contractors accused of violating foreign labor laws until after the...
Jan 10, 2011 | Business Impact, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations
By Mal Leary, Capitol News Service AUGUSTA, Maine — The 40-year- old Maine Land Use Regulation Commission would be abolished and zoning responsibilities for the state’s Unorganized Territory transferred to the counties under a measure introduced by Rep. Paul Davis,...
Dec 23, 2010 | Business Impact, Business News, Industry News, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, News
The 125th Legislature’s Committee Chairs are listed below. The Committees in bold are those that have the largest impact on the Forest Products Industry, however the other committees could also impact our industry either directly or indirectly. The full list of...
Nov 9, 2010 | Business Impact, Business News, Maine Regulations
By Rebekah Metzler rmetzler@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer AUGUSTA – Dirigo Health, the state-administered health insurance program initiated by Gov. John Baldacci, is likely to be a prime target after Gov.-elect Paul LePage takes office,...
Nov 3, 2010 | Business News, Industry News, Maine Regulations
The Maine Department of Conservation has released the 2009 Wood Processor Report including import and export. Click the link below for a copy of it. 2009 Wood Processor Report