AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: Bristol Consolidated School remains under a “do not drink” order after testing found lead levels above the federal standard at a faucet. State Budget: Gov.-elect Hannah Pingree faces a projected $1.3 billion shortfall as she prepares to take office. Congress: Ranked-choice results confirm former Gov. Paul LePage’s win in Maine’s 2nd District, flipping the seat to Republicans. Senate Leadership: Angus King backs Chuck Schumer as Chris Van Hollen challenges him for the Democratic leadership post. Health Care: Maine was awarded more than $190 million in federal rural-health funding for a second year. Household Costs: Heating oil prices have fallen below $6 a gallon, while Maine home sales and prices have eased for a third straight month. Public Safety: Maine’s attorney general’s office expects to release findings on the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford by January; the agent’s sister has alleged he sent racist emails.
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