Innovation, R&D and jobs will drive Maine’s future

Hannah Pingree is director of Gov. Janet Mills’ Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. She served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives, and was Speaker of the House from 2008-10. She helped spearhead legislation on energy, broadband, housing, environmental health and health care. She is also a daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine 1st District. Mainebiz caught up with her to talk about some of the issues facing Maine’s economy, including broadband, clean energy initiatives and possible growth areas. Read more

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