AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: New York AG Letitia James sued the Trump administration over a TotalEnergies “pay-not-to-play” deal that canceled offshore wind leases, and Maine joined a broader coalition of states challenging the move as harmful to jobs, energy grids and climate goals. Maine Construction Shock: Maine DOT is cutting or delaying up to $400 million in projects, already pausing about $50 million in pavement work and threatening more bridge and highway delays just as the building season ramps up. Energy Affordability: A Sierra Club analysis using federal data says Maine’s low-income households carry the heaviest electricity and heating burden, driven by housing costs and limited help for clean-energy upgrades. Retirement Pressure: A new study finds 18.7% of Americans 65+ still work, while another report warns Social Security could face steep benefit cuts starting in 2032. Local Business & Community: A seasonal Maine shop, Rusticator, is spotlighted for building year-round customers from its “rusticator” roots on Mount Desert Island. Cybersecurity: The FBI warned Microsoft 365 users about a phishing toolkit sold via Telegram that can hijack accounts.
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