Commentary: Honor Olympia Snowe’s legacy by naming Portland Custom House after her
This would be a fitting recognition that reminds generations of Mainers to come about the vital work she undertook to help Maine.
By Chris AverillSpecial to the Press Herald
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Rather than sending bomb-throwers and partisan mouthpieces to Washington, D.C., Mainers tend to elect statespeople who are widely revered across the political spectrum, particularly to the U.S. Senate. Among that ilk are Margaret Chase Smith, Ed Muskie, Bill Cohen and George Mitchell. That tradition continues today, with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, who rate as consensus-seeking, moderate-minded officials in our nation’s hyperpartisan capital.
Gov Evers announces over $21 million to help Wisconsinites pay overdue utility bills journaltimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from journaltimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By Kevin Zimmermann
Apr 29, 2021 6:32 AM
(WHBL) – More than 36,000 utility customers across Wisconsin have been helped to clear their overdue utility bills thanks to a $21 million dollar allocation to the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. Governor Tony Evers said on Wednesday that the money comes from Wisconsin’s fiscal year 21 allocation for the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. And for those weary of navigating through applications for getting such help, there’s relief of another kind – the payments were made directly on behalf of those eligible and no further action needs to be taken.
The allocation is the latest step made after several consumer protections were put in place last year that allowed people to stay safe in their homes and maintain utility service even if they lost income. Later, the Public Service Commission helped utilities to account for those expenses and maintain their financial strength and service.
By Stephanie Fryer
Apr 28, 2021 | 4:06 PM
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced more than $21 million to cover unpaid and overdue utility bills for thousands of Wisconsin residents.
The money is going to more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across the state through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. It was distributed to people who previously applied for assistance through WHEAP and had accounts in arrears as of April 9.
“This year has been tough for folks and families, and we know there are so many who’ve struggled to make ends meet,” Evers said.
Evers announced the initiative Wednesday along with officials from the Public Service Commission and Department of Administration, which oversees the WHEAP. The funding comes from Wisconsin’s federal FY21 allocation for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
DHS WILL GIVE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICITY GRANTS TO ABOUT 24,000 LIHEAP RECIPIENTS einnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from einnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.