Mar 28, 2022

Suspending state gas taxes may not do much for pain at the pump

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Also on today's show: a bill to address Maine's shortage of rural attorneys and a look at those round-up donations made in the checkout line.

Segments From this episode

Inflation fuels drive to suspend state gasoline taxes

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 28, 2022

Levies average 37 cents a gallon nationwide. Three states have made the move and more may join them, but it might not provide enough relief.

Gas prices have leaped since a year ago, and some states have suspended taxes on the product to compensate.

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Best picture win for "CODA" a milestone for streaming services

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Mar 28, 2022

Apple TV+ invests in a small number of high-end original productions, consistent with the tech giant's premium product line.

The cast and producers of "CODA," honored as best picture during the Academy Awards. The win marks a shift for an industry that was slow to embrace streaming platforms.

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COVID-19

Tribal governments shore up infrastructure with federal pandemic aid

by Savannah Maher

Mar 28, 2022

"The impact is going to be huge in Indian Country," one leader said. "Because we’ve never had an investment in our infrastructure."

Tribal governments are using CARES Act funding to invest in health care, high-speed internet, housing and food security.

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More businesses are asking us to "round up" for charity. How much change does it take to make change?

by Stephanie Hughes

Mar 28, 2022

Research finds more people will agree to round a purchase up for charity than give a whole dollar. The reason: It hurts less.

Research shows that consumers are more inclined to "round up" purchases for charity at checkout than they are to donate a full dollar.

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In Maine, hopes turn to law students amid dearth of rural attorneys

by Robbie Feinberg

Mar 28, 2022

Lawmakers consider a proposal that might convince some law students to work and live in rural communities.

Legislators have proposed allowing law students to work at a legal aid clinic in Fort Kent to alleviate the shortage of lawyers in the area.

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My Economy

This banker-turned-dog-groomer travels nationwide to help pet parents

by Anais Amin

Mar 28, 2022

Brian Taylor wants to travel to all 50 states and groom more than 10,000 dogs.

"My ultimate goal is to do all 50 states and groom over 10,000 dogs," said Brian Taylor. Above, he holds a Maltese.

Courtesy Taylor

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Music from the episode

Bonita Applebum A Tribe Called Quest

Girls In June Dirty Art Club

Phthalo Blue Monster Rally

Cruise Astronautica

Drive Incubus

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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