Can Maine Afford Workers Comp “Reform”?

One of the pending bills on workers’ compensation is the imposition of a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for claims after three years.  It is a classic example of how and why Maine’s laws cripple the state’s economy. On its face, a COLA...

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Electrification – Bees Knees or Frankenstein?

Electrification – Bees Knees or Frankenstein?

If the magic sustainable energy goal is electrification: The additional electricity will be generated by natural gas – a fossil fuel. Solar and Wind do not have the density nor reliability to actually produce. Not to mention the cost. Today let’s discuss if we really...

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Testimony of Jamie Py – LD 1464

Testimony of Jamie Py – LD 1464

April 17, 2019 President of the Maine Energy Marketers Association BEFORE THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON Utilities, Energy, and Technology In Opposition to LD 1464. Senator  Lawrence, Representative Berry, and members of the Utilities, Energy and Technology ...

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MEMA and MTEC Out and About

MEMA and MTEC Out and About

Last week was a busy week for MEMA & MTEC. Between job fairs, school tours, and the NECSEMA trade show in Worcester, Mass. NECSEMA Bath College & Career Fair [gallery size="full" type="square"...

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A Tax on Exhaling – Is it worth $600 million per year?

A Tax on Exhaling – Is it worth $600 million per year?

Over a dozen Maine Legislators have signed on to the Carbon Tax bill (LD 434) that raises taxes on 90% of the energy products that Maine people use. The tax starts at $65 million and would ultimately be around $600 million per year. Why the big tax? To make heating...

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Fuel Your Love 2019!

Fuel Your Love 2019!

Fuel Your Love 2019!   Fuel Your Love is back again for the 4th year in a row! MEMA's Member companies are hitting the road for our Valentine's Campaign. For those who don't know, Fuel Your Love gives companies face-to-face with their loyal customers, and a...

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