AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Affordability: A new report says Maine renters need an hourly “housing wage” of $32.32 to afford a typical two-bedroom apartment—meaning someone on the state minimum wage ($15.10) would have to work 86 hours a week. Public Safety & Accountability: Maine State Police suspended Trooper Jacob Murphy-Canto for 15 weeks after an internal review found he used excessive force during a September 2025 arrest. Immigration & Local Policy: Waterville approved an ordinance barring city employees from helping federal immigration agents, echoing similar moves in other Maine cities. Healthcare & AI Controversy: Nurses plan a rally urging MaineHealth to end its Palantir contract, alleging the software helps identify targets for ICE. Maternity Care Decision: MaineHealth boards will vote on whether to keep labor and delivery services open at Lincoln Hospital’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Crime Update: A Lewiston man, Jacob Hebert, was arrested and charged after a stabbing in China, Maine. Economy & Business: A New Jersey company acquired Pineland Farms Dairy in Bangor, saying it plans to expand production.
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