AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaine Senate Watch: A new CNN/SSRS poll finds Democrat Troy Jackson leading Sen. Susan Collins 48% to 45% among likely voters, with the race still within the margin of error—another sign Maine’s midterm contest is staying razor tight. Cybersecurity Gaps: A new report from NASCIO and General Dynamics says states worry local governments can’t keep up with critical-infrastructure cyber threats, citing uneven local capacity and limited authority. Trade War Ripple Effects: Trump’s new Canada retaliation includes bans on some Canadian imports (including alcohol) and tariff changes on others, with Maine and New Brunswick businesses bracing for higher costs and rushed shipping. AI in Schools: Microsoft says it will adopt legally binding student privacy and oversight standards for AI-related school licenses, a move unions say still needs broader, enforceable rules. Public Safety Tech: Brewer, Maine shut down its license-plate reader program after a vendor allegedly kept driver records beyond the state’s 21-day limit. Local Science & Industry: Biddeford withdrew its appeal over UNE’s proposed research pier after a corridor commission vote extended the permit. Shipyard & Maritime Training: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hosted a senior civilian personnel official and Marad named 16 maritime training Centers of Excellence, including a Maine center. Fire at Fisher Engineering: A machine fire at Fisher Engineering in Rockland led to evacuation; investigators cited lost grounding and static electricity.
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