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Maine recently wrapped a busy 2023 legislative session that brought several significant legal changes relevant for employers. Those changes include increasing the cap on damages...

The pace of legislative activity can make it hard to stay abreast of new laws.  The Consumer Finance State Roundup is intended to provide a brief overview of recently enacted measures...

Maine recently wrapped a busy 2023 legislative session that brought several significant legal changes relevant for employers. Those changes include increasing the cap on damages for...

(The Center Square) – Next steps are taking shape for using northern Maine’s robust wind power resources on a path toward renewable energy.

Maine lawmakers have advanced and appear to have the votes to pass a bill that would remove gestational limits on abortion when a licensed physician determines the procedure is necessary, expanding access in the state. Currently, Maine restricts abortion after fetal viability, or about 24 weeks’ gestation, unless the health or life of the pregnant person is at risk.

CleanAIRE NC, an environmental advocacy group, is urging North Carolinians to speak out for economic stability and environmental justice in response to Duke Energy Carolinas proposal to raise household electric bills by nearly 17% over a three-year period -- a hike Duke claimed is necessary to cover the rising cost of fossil fuels. Brittany Griffin, policy manager with CleanAIRE, warned this increase could further burden residents who are already struggling. "So this increase has t...

With Congress split between Republicans and Democrats, states are reclaiming their role as laboratories for energy policy.

The potential expansion of a fracked-gas pipeline in the Northwest faces growing resistance as a decision from the federal government nears. The Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline moves fracked gas from Canada to California. The Canadian company TC Energys proposed "GTN Xpress" would expand the pipeline dramatically. ...

The Biden administration is dispersing $11 billion in loans and grants for rural electric cooperatives to go green. The programs are designed to ensure rural co-ops have the resources to deploy clean energy technology. Ted Case, of the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association Executive Director, said co-ops in the state run largely on clean energy thanks to hydropower, but noted the states grid needs more transmission lines. ...

Tomorrow, the Maine House is scheduled to vote on Legislative Document 1000, which would establish a firearm range safety group...