In a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the 2nd District Democrat questioned the adequacy of the environmental review and public input compared to similar-scaled projects in New England.
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Maine official warns against Affordable Care Act enrollment scams
‘We’ve received complaints from consumers who purchased plans they thought provided comprehensive coverage, but that actually have very limited benefits,’ says Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa.
New unemployment claims follow seasonal decline in Maine
Last week’s decrease in initial jobless claims fits a typical late-winter trend in which hiring in the state starts to increase.
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
A White House official says 98% of U.S. households that received COVID-19 relief checks in December will also qualify for the next round of payments.
U.S. jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high
All told, 4.3 million Americans are receiving traditional state unemployment benefits.
Majority of small businesses not requiring vaccines, tests
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey is among a series of surveys the Census Bureau has conducted since last spring to measure the effect of the pandemic.
Former Jackson Lab employee being investigated by FBI
A scientist who worked for the company in Connecticut is accused of failing to disclose income from Chinese research institutions when applying for federal funds in the U.S.
Technology stocks lead indexes lower as bond yields resume climb
Treasury yields hit the psychologically important 1.50% mark last week as investors braced for stronger economic growth but also a possible increase in inflation.
Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy
Among the most vulnerable, a study says, are those involved in arts and entertainment, which depend on ticket sales for most of their revenue.
House panel seeks storm documents from Texas grid operator
Severe winter storms in Texas ‘have occurred repeatedly over decades, and ERCOT has been unprepared for them,’ says a subcommittee chairman.