Tuesday’s reports on job openings and factory orders may have heightened recession fears.
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New IRS leader promises faster, easier tax filing process
Danny Werfel also pledges not to expand tax audits on businesses and households making less than $400,000 per year.
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Kentucky bourbon-makers toast bill phasing out barrel tax
But some local governments that rely on the money are left with a bitter taste.
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Twitter’s shadow workforce sues over Musk’s mass layoffs
The suit was brought on behalf of workers hired by Twitter through employee staffing company TEKsystems Inc.
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State panel urged to hold down rate increase for CMP
A public hearing in Lewiston Tuesday drew a handful of people worried about utility bills
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Proposed homelessness bill supported at state hearing
The bill would establish a funding source for supportive services, develop housing for state’s chronically homeless.
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U.S. job openings slipped to 9.9 million in February
Vacancies were down from 10.6 million in January, the Labor Department says.
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Alaska oil plan opponents lose 1st fight over Willow project
State political leaders and labor unions have touted the Willow project as a job creator, expected to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day.
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Bath Iron Works, Mississippi shipyard can’t produce destroyers fast enough, Navy says
Congress approved 3 destroyers for the current fiscal year, but Pentagon officials say the shipyards can’t build that many and wants to buy only 2 next year.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Photos: Arts group moves into former Harlow Gallery building in Hallowell
The prominent red building at 100 Water St. in downtown Hallowell is now home to The Studio at Gallant Therapy Services. The group, which has 38 clients, provides a space for people with varying intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism to participate in drawing, painting, fiber arts and other types of art. All photos by Joe Phelan.