Severe winter storms in Texas ‘have occurred repeatedly over decades, and ERCOT has been unprepared for them,’ says a subcommittee chairman.
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Legislative panel votes to keep Maine’s ban on plastic shopping bags
Enforcement of the law has been temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fewer Americans are earning less than $15 an hour; Black and Hispanic women make up a bigger share of them
Before the novel coronavirus sent millions of low earners into unemployment, 1 in 3 workers earned less than $15 an hour.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawmakers propose 5-year extension of Maine’s lobster marketing group
The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative’s 5-year authorization is set to expire in October, but one official says the group’s work is more important than ever.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bowing to opposition, Summit Natural Gas withdraws midcoast pipeline plan
The utility announced plans for the $90 million project less than a month ago, but said it failed to reach a consensus of community support in the region.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Six Dr. Seuss books won’t be published for racist images
The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy has announced it will stop publishing six titles because of racist and insensitive imagery
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Sen. King promotes $120 billion revitalization fund to help restaurants
The proposal would set up the fund to support independent restaurants and small franchises that are under tremendous financial pressure because of the pandemic, King said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Proposed bill would allow medical marijuana cooperatives in Maine
Proponents say it would level the playing field for small sellers, but opponents argue it could result in large operations that are exempt from local regulations.
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Trade group again names Portland’s jetport best in North America
Maine’s biggest airport received top marks for customer service for the fourth year in a row.