AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI in Maine Politics: Gubernatorial candidates are clashing over how to use artificial intelligence in schools, hospitals and workplaces, with Troy Jackson pitching “Agency over AI” rules that would curb corporate layoffs tied to AI and require tighter oversight of data centers. Climate Science in Courtrooms: A coalition led by California AG Rob Bonta urged the Federal Judicial Center to keep climate science in its judicial evidence manual, arguing judges need up-to-date science. Offshore Wind Fight: Seven states including Maine sued the Trump administration over a nearly $1 billion deal to end TotalEnergies offshore wind leases, calling it unlawful and job-killing. Maine Infrastructure Shock: Maine DOT plans to cut or delay up to $400 million in construction projects, rattling contractors as the building season starts. Waste & Health: Maine became the first state to create an extended producer responsibility program for vapes and e-cigarettes, aiming to fund safer collection and disposal. Cybersecurity: The FBI warned Microsoft 365 users about “Kali 365,” a phishing toolkit that can hijack accounts by capturing access tokens. Energy Costs: A Sierra Club analysis says low-income Maine households carry the highest electricity and heating burden in the U.S., driven by housing barriers and rising rates.
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