The House killed the bill without discussion Monday after Gov. Janet Mills threatened to veto it and the Senate voted to table it indefinitely.
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Efforts to make protective medical gear in U.S. on life support
The push to make personal protective equipment in the U.S. is running out of steam after an initial surge at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Etsy sellers protest fees by halting their sales for a week
Starting Monday, Etsy sellers must pay a 6.5% commission on each transaction, up from the 5% in place since 2018.
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Stocks fall on Wall Street, led by slump in tech companies
Stocks fell on Wall Street Monday, extending a losing streak from last week.
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Elon Musk won’t join Twitter’s board after all
The Tesla CEO was named to the board last week after snapping up $3 billion worth of stock, making him the company’s largest stakeholder.
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Massachusetts lawmakers advance bill to help cash-strapped cannabis entrepreneurs
It would create a social equity fund for people who want to get into the industry, but lack the capital access to do so.
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Once a retail giant, Kmart down to 3 stores after New Jersey closing
When the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes its doors on April 16, it will leave only three remaining U.S. locations for the former retail powerhouse
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Co-op advocates push for more community-owned solar farms
Maine’s solar energy landscape is dominated by large, out-of-state corporations. Advocates for cooperative ownership say there’s a better way.
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Weatherization, heat pumps, EVs: State pushes energy cost solutions, but can you do them this year?
The most popular and cost-effective options for reducing household energy use are limited by high demand, labor shortages and supply chain issues.
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Pump vs. plug: Electric vehicles can save money despite higher up-front cost
An electric car costs more up front but can be less expensive to own over time than a gasoline-powered car. Take the 2022 Hyundai Kona hatchback. The sticker price of the base model gas version is $23,100. The electric version costs $34,000 but qualifies for a $2,000 Efficiency Maine rebate and a federal tax credit […]