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2022: Cumberland County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Cumberland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 12.8%.

By Portland Maine News | Apr 19, 2025

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Cumberland County: Residents received $732.84 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $2,384 per capita to residents.

By Portland Maine News | Apr 13, 2025

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Cumberland County saw 6.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Portland Maine News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.3% of income in Cumberland County, a 6.7% rise from 8.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Senators question OMB's emergency spending decisions in 2025 funding act

By Portland Maine News | Mar 30, 2025

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Patty Murray have raised concerns over the Administration's treatment of emergency spending in the 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

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Senator Collins urges support for resolution to avoid government shutdown

By Portland Maine News | Mar 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, addressed her colleagues on the Senate floor, advocating for the approval of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.

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Cumberland County ranks 16th highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $11,909 in 2022

By Portland Maine News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cumberland County received an average of $11,909 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in Maine.

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Cumberland County ranks last in Maine for government transfer dependency at 15.3% in 2022

By Portland Maine News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.3% of income in Cumberland County—ranking it least dependent among Maine counties.

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Cumberland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Portland Maine News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $1,276 per capita to residents.

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Chellie Pingree questions administration's accountability amid legal challenges

By Portland Maine News | Feb 3, 2025

Chellie Pingree addresses concerns about presidential accountability and legal strategies against administrative actions through tweets dated February 3, 2025.

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Chellie Pingree discusses congressional investigations and impeachment challenges

By Portland Maine News | Feb 3, 2025

Chellie Pingree shared her views on February 3 regarding congressional investigation strategies and impeachment procedures amidst Republican control in Congress.

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Chellie Pingree addresses party limitations and strategy against presidential actions

By Portland Maine News | Feb 3, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree discusses challenges facing her party due to lacking a majority while emphasizing ongoing efforts to counteract presidential directives using various platforms beyond social media as essential tools for engagement and...

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Chellie Pingree questions Musk's role and defends congressional fiscal authority

By Portland Maine News | Feb 3, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree raises concerns about Elon Musk's involvement with U.S. Treasury systems and highlights congressional powers against unconstitutional fiscal directives by the administration in a series of tweets posted on February...

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Chellie Pingree discusses legislative challenges and civic engagement

By Portland Maine News | Feb 3, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree addressed legislative challenges during Trump's era through tweets on February 3, 2025.

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calls for investigation into alleged governmental takeover

By Portland Maine News | Feb 2, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has raised significant concerns regarding what she describes as a "hostile takeover" involving key governmental financial systems.

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Chellie Pingree addresses wildfire management and panda diplomacy in recent tweets

By Portland Maine News | Jan 24, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree discusses key issues including wildfire management inadequacies in California and celebrates cultural diplomacy through panda debuts at National Zoo on January 23-24, 2025

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Chellie Pingree discusses panda conservation and criticizes presidential decisions

By Portland Maine News | Jan 24, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree addressed several topics on January 24, 2025, via social media posts.

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Chellie Pingree addresses Jan. 6th narrative and energy policy concerns

By Portland Maine News | Jan 23, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree shared her perspectives on social media concerning historical narratives around January 6th and energy policies in late January 2025.

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Chellie Pingree addresses legislation changes affecting environment

By Portland Maine News | Jan 23, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree voiced her concerns over recent policy decisions via Twitter on January 23, addressing topics such as environmental standards, reproductive health care legislation, and forest management practices

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Chellie Pingree expresses concerns over forestry legislation and wildfires

By Portland Maine News | Jan 23, 2025

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree critiques recent legislative proposals concerning forest management and wildfire prevention.

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Chellie Pingree addresses pardons and policy impacts in recent statements

By Portland Maine News | Jan 22, 2025

Chellie Pingree has recently spoken out on social media about significant political topics including presidential pardons related to January 6th participants and policy decisions affecting renewable energy and drug prices as of late January 2025