Credit card relief comes by a proposal by a Vermont congressman, while a successful initiative in Maine repeals Stage II vapor recovery regulations. Meanwhile, c-stores fight an impending increase in New Hampshire wine prices.
Vermont faces possible sale of its lottery system to Wall Street, while Connecticut gets the word out on gas taxes, new "revenue enhancements" loom in New York and Maine calls for fairness in credit card interchange fees.
Classic novelty candies are taking on new fun flavors and forms as Ce De Candy Inc. introduces three tasty new products -- Mega Smarties, Bubblegum Smarties and Mega Smarties Sweet and Sour Gummies.