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Augusta, Maine — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended Governor Mills for vetoing legislation that would have imposed a sweeping ban on data center development in Maine, a move that would have threatened jobs, investment, and the state’s economic competitiveness. The proposal would have frozen approvals of large‑scale data centers exceeding 20 […]

Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) slammed Governor Mills for signing LD 1870, An Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to Impose Penalties on Climate Polluters, into law. The legislation mandates a costly study while failing to deliver results for the state of Maine. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Governor […]

Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls out Governor Janet Mills and state lawmakers for advancing a misguided data center moratorium that threatens to derail economic growth, kill jobs, and send investment fleeing out of state. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Today, Maine advanced a data center moratorium that undercuts the state’s economic potential and […]

Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a strong rebuke of Governor Janet Mills as she signed into law a deeply flawed, tax-and-spend budget that threatens Maine’s economic future and further burdens working families. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Today, by signing the supplemental budget, Governor Mills doubled down on the same failed […]

Augusta, Maine — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly penned a piece in the Wall Street Journal highlighting how large‑scale projects like data centers are reshaping local and regional economies, and why Maine’s current policy direction could push that investment elsewhere. In the letter titled “Maine Shouldn’t Miss the Infrastructure Boom,” […]

Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls out Maine’s series of long‑standing policy decisions that have limited the state’s competitive position within New England. New data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) highlight a troubling reality for Maine. While much of the country is experiencing stronger economic momentum, Maine continues to fall […]

Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls on the Maine Legislature to reject the supplemental state budget proposal that includes a new income tax surcharge that punishes success and discourages investment. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee advanced the measure to the full Maine Legislature for debate. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Maine lawmakers are […]

Augusta, Maine — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds the House and Senate for passing L.D 1890, an amendment that will increase the Certificate of Need (CON) threshold for new healthcare facilities to $7.5 million. Current law requires a Certificate of Need for any facility that incurs a capital expenditure of more than $3 million. AFP Northeast Region Director […]

Augusta, Maine — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in support of National School Choice Week. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:  “Too many parents across the Pine Tree State are limited in their options when it comes to choosing the best education option for their child. This week, during National School […]