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PublishedJanuary 23, 2024
Home energy aid reaches new high as Congress considers more funding
For now, funding is tied up in the appropriations process as Congress sorts out details after reaching an agreement to keep the government funded through March.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Many U.S. families to get a break on winter heating costs, but uncertainties persist
Natural gas prices are projected to decline, but the prospect of war in the Middle East could change things.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
$450 relief checks could begin arriving in late January
If passed by the full Legislature as expected on Jan. 4, the first checks would be mailed to qualified taxpayers in late January.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Jim Fossel: Mills failed to prepare for Maine heating crisis
Her administration had plenty of time to plan for and avert the challenges we’re facing. Instead, it allowed them to burgeon.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Lawmakers agree to public hearing on $450 emergency checks, boosting heating aid
Legislative leaders formed a committee to receive public testimony on a $473 million emergency heating and energy plan, whose centerpiece would be immediate payments to most Mainers.
Heating assistance
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