AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMidterm momentum (national): New polling and political forecasts suggest Democrats are gaining ground in the House and making the Senate more competitive as Election Day nears, with voters increasingly focused on costs and trust. Fuel-cost politics (national): President Trump signed an executive order easing limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel during a Nebraska stop, arguing it will cut costs for farmers and lower prices—an effort aimed at shoring up GOP support with weeks to go. Maine Senate race (local politics): Susan Collins and Troy Jackson will share a stage Tuesday in Portland for the first of several televised debates, with abortion, healthcare, taxes and Trump’s Iran-war backdrop expected to dominate. Maine courts (housing/business): Maine’s top court rejected an eviction appeal by midcoast farmers, ending a long fight over rent and land use at Two Coves Farm in Harpswell. Workforce & training (regional): A skilled-trades report highlights an aging workforce pipeline in Rhode Island, while also noting Maine’s training pipeline ranking—useful context for employers planning hiring. Business openings (Maine): Bangor is set to get a new book-themed bar and cafe, Fireheart Tavern, blending used/new books with beer, cocktails and events.
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