The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
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Jump in hiring fuels optimism for U.S. economic recovery
Employers added a robust 379,000 jobs in February, but it represents just a fraction of the roughly 9.5 million that the economy must regain to get back to where it was before the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislative committee approves supplemental budget that wouldn’t tax relief loans for businesses
Sticking points remain, but the proposal providing full conformity with federal taxes is endorsed on an 8-5 party line vote.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Major parties in Robert Indiana lawsuit reach settlement
Caveats remain and the details are not public, but the late artist’s estate, art dealer and foundation have signed an agreement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Injured rigger visits BIW to thank co-workers, union for raising $61,000
The Machinists Union is providing the funds to help a shipbuilder recover from a gruesome injury at Bath Iron Works.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S.-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts
China and the United States are the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 carbon polluters, respectively, pumping out nearly half of the fossil fuel fumes that are warming the planet’s atmosphere.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
The Maine Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rep. Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
In a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the 2nd District Democrat questioned the adequacy of the environmental review and public input compared to similar-scaled projects in New England.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine official warns against Affordable Care Act enrollment scams
‘We’ve received complaints from consumers who purchased plans they thought provided comprehensive coverage, but that actually have very limited benefits,’ says Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New unemployment claims follow seasonal decline in Maine
Last week’s decrease in initial jobless claims fits a typical late-winter trend in which hiring in the state starts to increase.