AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWireless Taxes: A new analysis finds 2026 wireless bills will keep climbing as federal Universal Service Fund surcharges push taxes, fees, and surcharges to about $345 a year for a typical household. Title IX Rollback: The U.S. Education Department rescinds the Biden-era Title IX interpretation covering sexual orientation and gender identity, a shift that could ripple through Maine cases involving trans students. MaineHealth Care: MaineHealth’s Pen Bay Pediatric Casting Clinic is expanding serial casting and bracing for kids with toe-walking and limited ankle mobility. Susan Collins Under Fire: Collins’ Biddeford office was vandalized with a vulgar spray-painted message, while new scrutiny over her voting record and pay-to-play allegations continues to test support among swing voters. Midterm Pressure: Nationally, Republicans are pushing last-minute bills tied to electricity costs from data centers, as election ads and polling tighten. Community & Culture: Maine’s co-op movement gets a spotlight for National Co-op Month, and a fall education day at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens brings hands-on learning for gardeners and growers.
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