At the Clinton Global Initiative, which reconvened Monday for the first time since 2016, all participants will be expected to announce or develop a partnership.
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Lobstering group appeals decision in lawsuit over whale-protection rules
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says the new regulations are based on faulty science, and is now attempting to take that argument to a higher court.
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Europe’s central bank to weigh climate scores as it buys bonds
The European Central Bank says it intends to prioritize those companies doing more to reveal and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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More Mainers have health insurance, census finds
The uninsured rate declined from 8% to 5.7% from 2019-21 after Maine expanded Medicaid, and is now about half what it was a decade ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
New Jersey employers urged to watch, not test, for cannabis impairment
By law companies can no longer rely just on a positive blood test, so they’re looking for signs like glassy eyes and excessive yawning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Colorado’s medical cannabis sales hit lowest point since legalization
The downturn comes amid new requirements for patients and appears to be having more of an impact on smaller businesses.
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Wolfe’s Neck Center receives $35 million federal grant to boost climate-smart agriculture
The five-year award will let the group lead a national alliance dedicated to improving soil health.
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First public global database of fossil fuels launches
On Monday, the world’s first public database of fossil fuel production, reserves and emissions launches.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Strong U.S. dollar affects nearly everyone
After rising again Friday, it’s near its highest level against six major currencies in over 20 years.
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Immigrants may hold a key to solving Maine’s labor shortage
As more people leave the state’s workforce than enter it, new Mainers may play a vital role in filling the gaps.