Federal workers in Maine are backing legislation to help ensure they can pay their bills in case of a government shutdown. Those who might be furloughed or required to work without pay are requesting access to state-backed, no-interest loans. Alana Schaeffer, president of the Metal Trades Council at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, said the 6,000 workers overhauling the nation s submarines deserve support. .
A trio of bills to curb oil and gas pollution is under consideration by New Mexico lawmakers. New Mexico is the country s second-largest oil producer and a top gas producer. Rep. .
Pennsylvania s Appalachian region needs opportunities to bolster its economy, which will be the topic of a virtual summit in mid-January. The goal is to ignite Appalachia s revitalization by bringing together key advocates for two days of strategic discussions. Of Pennsylvania s 67 counties, 52 are nestled in Appalachia. .
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A new biannual survey shows some perceptions of the economy are improving. The Center for Audit Quality s fall 2022 Audit Partner Pulse Survey found almost 60% of audit partners expressed pessimism for the U.S. economy. .