A new bill could make it easier for Mainers to get small loans. It would also allow lenders to charge more.
Supporters claim the measure would help people in need of emergency funds, but opponents say it would undo protections against predatory lenders.
While home insurance rates spike elsewhere, Maine leads country in stability
Maine has been the least impacted by climate change-fueled insurance rate increases nationwide, report finds.
Dig into Maine counties’ stimulus spending with this ARPA project database
The Maine Monitor worked with the Investigative Reporting Workshop to analyze data from reports submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department. Take a look at the top spending categories and explore nearly 500 projects in our searchable table.
‘Do we hit pause? Do we pull the plug?’: In Maine, questions follow federal funding freeze
Nonprofit leaders and others reliant on federal grants said the Trump administration’s order put crucial services in jeopardy. And it’s unclear how to proceed.
Working group recommends regulating intoxicating hemp
The group of health experts and producers wants the state to create age limits for intoxicating hemp-derived products and put a cap on the amount of THC in beverages.
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