Feds delay decision on boating speed near whales
Environmentalists and fishermen along the East Coast await a NOAA ruling on speed limits for boats as small as 35 feet to protect the North Atlantic right whale. Officials had promised a 2023 decision but delayed it into 2024, with Bloomberg Law reporting a further postponement.
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North Atlantic right whale deaths rise since 2017
NOAA notes more right whale deaths since 2017, mainly in Canada, while Frank Hugelmeyer of the National Marine Manufacturers Association warns a proposed rule could affect boater safety and coastal economies and calls for balancing protections with small business livelihoods across the Eastern Seaboard.
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Employers add 216K jobs in December
The U S economy added 216000 jobs in December with the unemployment rate at 3 7 percent as hiring defied high interest rates. The gain beats Bloomberg expectations of 175000 and reflects revisions that trimmed October and November by 71000.
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North Carolina firearm legislation debated amid election cycle
Firearm policy in North Carolina intensifies as gun control debates shape national political discourse. The article notes ongoing evaluations of current laws and their impact on rights and regulations during an election year. It underscores the need for staying informed on state and national firearm developments.
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