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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Thousands of Minnesota nurses launch 3-day strike over pay
They contend that salary increases will help improve patient care by resolving understaffing stresses.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pressure mounts on U.S. railroads and unions to reach a deal
Business groups and the White House are concerned that a national rail strike would be ‘an economic disaster.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Amtrak cancels some long-distance trips as freight strike threat looms
Most travel within the Northeast Corridor would not be affected, Amtrak said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Northeastern U.S. hit by rare drought killing crops, sparking fires
For farmers from New York to Maine, the dry weather has been nothing short of disastrous, and rainfall last week provided little relief.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Boycotts, backlash over lobster fishery’s addition to ‘red list’
Maine’s lobster industry and its supporters are fighting back after Seafood Watch placed lobster on a list of seafood to avoid because of sustainability concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
Cannabis industry backs legalization campaign in Maryland
Supporters are highlighting the effects of the war on drugs in the state, which has some of the highest arrest rates for marijuana possession in the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Moldy weed, mystery buyers: New Jersey cannabis sellers ran afoul of state rules
Dozens of violations involving at least seven companies had been issued prior to the state allowing recreational sales.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, News
Americans give U.S. health care system failing mark, AP poll finds
A majority of adults in the U.S. say health care is not handled well in the country.
Posted inBusiness
As small businesses raise prices, some customers push back
In a survey of more than 1,500 businesses, ninety-seven percent of owners say inflationary pressure is the same or worse than it was three months ago.