Congrats to Maine…
Maine Passes Law Requiring Economic Impact Studies of Big-Box Projects
The Maine legislature has given its approval to a bill that requires cities and towns to evaluate the economic effects of large-scale retail development and to approve only those projects that will not have an adverse impact on jobs, local businesses, and municipal finances. The legislation is the first of its kind in the nation.
Congratulations to the Maine legislature for trying to reign in the chains. Let’s see if other states will follow it’s lead.
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