Energy in America

Speaker DeLeo proposes $1B for energy efficiency grants

Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo has unveiled a plan to spend $1 billion over the next 10 years to help cities and towns adopt new technology designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen infrastructure projects and reduce municipal costs.

Government: Highway shutdown not aimed at tribe, media

Government officials say the five-month shutdown of a North Dakota highway during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline was not aimed at manipulating the media or an American Indian tribe fighting the project.

Governor's administration proposes gas tax increase

Gov. Mike DeWine's administration on Thursday recommended increasing the state gas tax by 18 cents a gallon beginning July 1 and annually adjusting that tax for inflation to provide sufficient funding for maintenance of roads and bridges.

Group that promotes development near Canada border expanding

An organization that promotes economic development near the Canadian border in northern New England and upstate New York is expanding the areas eligible to receive the assistance, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy said Thursday during an event in Middlebury.

Maine governor adds boost to major power line project

Thanks to a proposal for $258 million in incentives, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday she's giving her support to a 145-mile transmission line that would supply hydropower from Canada to electricity consumers in Massachusetts.

Garmin and La-Z-Boy rise while CVS and Southwest tumble

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Garmin Ltd., up $12.09 to $83.06 Higher demand for fitness trackers and navigation devices pushed profit and forecasts beyond Wall Street's expectations.