AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Coverage: Guardant Health says its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening will be covered by EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027, expanding access to a test now covered for about 94 million lives. Maine Energy Costs: Maine heating oil prices are near a six-month high, with the Maine Energy Marketers Association urging customers to plan early with suppliers as global instability keeps pressure on fuel markets. Local Government: Houlton hired Amber Jones, a former Sagadahoc County administrator, as town manager starting Sept. 28, with a $120,000 salary. Education & Workforce: RSU 73 approved new contracts for bus drivers, custodians and office employees, including pay increases tied to driving and other work. Housing & Policy: A Maine “sanctuary state” bill clarifying limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement is highlighted in a letter, while broader debate continues over how vacation homes affect housing supply. Legal/Immigration: States and cities sued to block a Trump public charge rule that would broaden what immigration officials can count when deciding green cards. Business & Community: Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle avoided auction after its owner paid off a lien, though tenants face lingering mechanical issues.
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