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Last update: 7 minutes agoOffshore Wind: The Justice Department is asking a federal court to reopen approval of New England Wind, a proposed 2-gigawatt project off Massachusetts. It’s the latest in a series of federal actions targeting offshore wind permits. Energy: At a UMass Lowell conference, state and regional officials weighed renewed interest in nuclear power as New England’s electricity demand is forecast to rise 9% by 2035. EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper said potential resources should not be ruled out before they are understood. State Politics: Massachusetts House leaders rejected Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed gas-tax suspension, even as household costs weigh on voters. Federal Case: Six people were arrested in an alleged Massachusetts sham-marriage operation. Prosecutors say Fall River defendant Jennifer Gonzalez charged immigrants up to $40,000 per match and arranged roughly 18 to 20 fraudulent marriages a year. Public Services: MassDOT’s Jonathan Gulliver was tapped to lead the state water agency.
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