William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
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New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
Horizon Organic to extend Maine, other Northeastern milk contracts 6 months
Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the company’s offer a “modest but welcome development.”
Worker at Kentucky candle factory says she risked discipline if she left job as storm neared
Kentucky’s governor says the state’s workplace safety agency will look into the eight deaths Friday night at Mayfield Consumer Products.
Congress approves $2.5 trillion increase in debt limit, avoiding default
Established in 1917, the debt ceiling serves as a brake on spending decisions already approved by Congress and the White House – some decades ago.
Resale is making gains in holiday gift shopping
The boost is driven largely by Gen-Z and Millennials, but marketplaces of all kinds are reaping the rewards.
Federal Reserve to accelerate withdrawal of economic aid as prices surge
Officials expect inflation to ease in late 2022.
Florida company offers 2 free homes as worker incentive
The president and CEO of Mechanical One, an air conditioning and plumbing company, says his passion is to ‘reinvent employee appreciation.’
Supply-chain nightmare ignites economic boom along U.S.-Mexico border
By keeping production closer to its final destination, companies hope it will reduce the risk of distribution snags.
Residents urge Hallowell officials to help Hydeout at the Wharf, worry it’s a ‘canary in the coal mine’
City council unanimously voted to meet with all affected parties and the public to see what can be done to retain the city’s bar.