The Sunshine Protection Act will save lives, conserve energy and prevent crime. The Senate passed it last month – now it’s time for the House to follow suit.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Blame greed for rising cost of consumer goods
Corporate executives are exploiting crises to make record profits and line their pockets.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
From beer to semiconductors, extended war will hit U.S. state economies
While the U.S. has limited trade ties with Russia and Ukraine, businesses from beer breweries in Missouri to semiconductor plants in California would see an impact.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Brunswick pizza joint’s price hike can be blamed on global economic forces
Tess’ Market manager said the business had no choice but to raise prices for only the third time in 20 years.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Biden’s anti-inflation agenda is lacking
The proposals the president made in his State of the Union address won’t have much impact on short-term price increases.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Biden should issue ceasefire in Trump’s trade war
The tariffs have raised costs for American businesses and consumers, while not achieving their stated goals.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Sagadahoc County’s birth rate lowest in state
Births plummeted across the country in 2020, but Sagadahoc County’s saw an especially stark decline.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Build Back Better would make it harder to fight inflation
As the Fed struggles to get monetary policy back on track, the last thing it needs is fiscal policy that pushes the other way.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Democrats need to start thinking small
If they want to get anything done, Democrats in Washington should stop trying to pass sweeping bills that have no Republican support.
Posted inBusiness
Mounting omicron infections force businesses to scramble, threatening economic recovery
Many employers vow to stay open but struggle as employees fall sick or quarantine.