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Record of CMP’s parent company spurs concerns about utility merger in New Mexico
Avangrid has been less than forthcoming with New Mexico regulators, says a hearing examiner with the state’s Public Regulation Commission.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tyson raising workers’ pay to keep up as demand for chicken takes flight
The company cites government stimulus payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, health concerns and lack of child care as factors for high absenteeism and worker turnover.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sudanese immigrant alleges discrimination in lawsuit against Whole Foods
Mark Opio’s lawsuit says he wasn’t given an opportunity to apply for a supervisory position in the Portland store.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case, dealing blow to gun group
The judge found the bankruptcy was not filed in good faith, but was instead filed ‘to gain an unfair advantage in litigation or to avoid a regulatory scheme.’
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Councilors don’t want Winslow to be ‘landlords,’ votes down proposed senior housing at old school building
The Winslow Town Council voted against an agreement with Kennebec Valley Community Action Partners, with councilors saying they don’t want the town to be “landlords” in such an arrangement.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Federal government approves huge wind project off Massachusetts coast
This project and Ocean Wind, a proposed 1,100-megawatt offshore wind project off New Jersey, are keystones in the Biden administration’s push to grow offshore wind as a way to fight climate change and create jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million
The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Biden: 1 million have already signed up for health care during special enrollment
Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity that will go through Aug. 15.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine panel endorses bill that would prohibit firing workers without cause
The measure would end ‘at-will’ employment in Maine, which allows employers to terminate workers for any reason that doesn’t violate anti-discrimination laws.