AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: Trump signed new orders banning some Canadian imports (including alcohol, whey/cheese, molasses and motorcycles) while exempting others like road salt, cement and toilet paper—an escalation that’s already rattling Maine-linked supply chains and GOP messaging ahead of midterms. Maine Business & Jobs: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hosted a senior Pentagon civilian leader focused on submarine maintenance readiness, highlighting workforce and repair tech priorities. Public Safety Tech: Brewer scrapped its license-plate surveillance after a vendor retained driver records beyond Maine’s 21-day limit, adding pressure on police data practices. Corrections Infrastructure: Aroostook County is searching for a new jail site as the Houlton facility nears the end of its usable life. Housing Data & Policy: Maine announced a Sept. 23 webinar to reintroduce the State of Maine Housing Data Portal for municipalities and stakeholders. Maritime Workforce: DOT designated 16 maritime training Centers of Excellence, including Maine’s Center for Professional Mariner Development. Robocalls: Maine AGs joined a push for stronger FCC “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls.
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