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Inflation Hits Workers Already Worn Down by Covid-19

December 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inflation Hits Workers Already Worn Down by Covid-19
In northern Maine, jobs abound, consumer demand is up and local businesses are offering sign-on bonuses. But many pandemic-weary workers say inflation is pinching their budgets and dimming their holiday cheer.

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Uber, Lyft Drivers Want More Protection Amid Rising Crime

December 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Uber, Lyft Drivers Want More Protection Amid Rising Crime
Ride-sharing drivers are wearing bulletproof vests. Others are avoiding nights, exacerbating the ongoing labor shortage.

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The Challenging Road Ahead for Rivian’s Billionaire CEO

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Challenging Road Ahead for Rivian’s Billionaire CEO
RJ Scaringe turned a childhood obsession with cars into one of the year’s hottest IPOs. Now he must fend off stiff competition while churning out three new electric-vehicle models at the same time.

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Molson Coors Decided to Reopen Its Offices. Things Got Complicated.

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Molson Coors Decided to Reopen Its Offices. Things Got Complicated.
The brewer learned some hard lessons about what it means to gather everyone under the same roof again

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Instacart President to Depart After Short Stint at Company

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Instacart President to Depart After Short Stint at Company
Carolyn Everson will leave at the end of this year after joining from Facebook about four months ago.

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GM Plans $3 Billion for Electric-Vehicle Projects in Michigan

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM Plans $3 Billion for Electric-Vehicle Projects in Michigan
General Motors plans to invest more than $3 billion to make electric vehicles in Michigan, good news for the car maker’s home state after Southern states snared recent auto projects.

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Ribbon Cutting for Loving Grace

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Loving Grace is pleased to invite the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 14th, at 1:30 PM at our new Maternity Home, Doris House. We are located at 1408 Euclid Avenue in Joplin. […]

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U.S. Inflation Hits 39-Year High

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Inflation Hits 39-Year High
Inflation reached a nearly four-decade high of 6.8% last month, as strong consumer demand collided with pandemic-related supply constraints.

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The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for December 9, 2021

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

My 2022 Legislative Priorities Legislators began the process of pre-filing bills for consideration during the 2022 legislative session on Dec. 1. I have pre-filed 23 bills to date, but I want to highlight three of […]

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Runaround Running & Fitness, Bartlett Shoe Company, and Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop Host Toy Drive

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Runaround Running & Fitness, Bartlett’s Shoe Company, and Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop are hosting a Santa Toy Drive this holiday season! All donations made to this event will benefit Children’s Haven of Southwest […]

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