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Adjusted pot rule would relax residency requirements for marijuana companies

Maine’s biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, had threatened to sue, claiming rules’ residency requirement went beyond the law.

The grants, which total $156,000, will be used by the rural businesses to install solar panels.

The state is among a dozen that set all-time highs for gambling at casinos in 2018, according to an industry group.

Ocean Renewable Power Co. received a $200,000 grant that it intends to use to provide renewable electricity to a rural Alaska town.

The awards ceremony drew a record crowd for the Institute for Family-Owned Business, which was celebrating its 25th year.

The Institute for Family-Owned Business brings members together to discuss unique challenges and share best practices.

by Edward D. Murphy Staff Writer June 5, 2019December 27, 2019

The governor stresses the state’s economic and workforce development efforts.

To protect the endangered species, the lobster industry has to change how it operates. Some worry that the changes will endanger them.

Economic development experts say new regulations for the tax break program will encourage investment in struggling parts of the state.

Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.