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Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Chamber President Patrick Woodcock said Maine needs a pro-growth agenda and the proposed budget moves in the wrong direction.

Police and Courts

Maine high court rules payments into new family leave program by exempt employers are not refundable

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to be ready for immigration inspections

by Ari Snider, Maine Public June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Though he worked for the stridently conservative Paul LePage, Patrick Woodcock is in line with the center-right orientation of the chamber.

Former Paul LePage adviser will be Maine chamber’s next CEO

by Michael Shepherd September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Fines on employers should be stripped from the Build Back Better bill

by Opinion Contributor December 21, 2021December 21, 2021