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THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Local news highlights from 2009 – Daily Freeman
1: Democrat Michael Hein takes office as Ulster County’s first elected executive and says that efforts to advance economic development priorities will begin within the coming week. 2: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has appointed Red Hook

Collinsville leaders to take long look at budgets; no property tax – News-Democrat
The city expects to see no increase in property tax income, and a slight 2 percent increase in sales tax income beginning in about and adding a health and safety inspector whose salary will be paid by permit fees, if the program is approved by

How to Start a Jewelry Business at Home – PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 27, 2009 – People who run small, home-based businesses can sell both directly to the public, known as retail selling, as well as to store owners, known as wholesale selling. To be successful, you must first find out

Wash. one of four states looking at marijuana reform – MSNBC
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small

Extra holiday garbage will be collected this week – Victoria Advocate
A: Yes. The week following Christmas, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 31, residents may leave additional holiday trash in sealed plastic bags or old trash cans, placed at least five feet from their automated trash cart. Our rear-loading trucks will

Asian Shares Higher;Shanghai Lifted By Premier Wen’s Comments – FXStreet.com
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Asian shares were higher Monday in holiday-thinned trade, with the Chinese market spurred by Premier Wen Jiabao’s comments over the weekend indicating the government will not rush to unwind its stimulus policies. In Seoul, the

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Q&A: Lyons’ leadership sets tone for city – Daily News Journal
Lyons: I’d actually gone home that day to have lunch with my wife and knew there was some bad weather on the two schools, so we’re providing a service, and everybody who develops in Murfreesboro pays for those services. Q: The city’s sales tax

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Local news highlights from 2009 – Daily Freeman
1: Democrat Michael Hein takes office as Ulster County’s first elected executive and says that efforts to advance economic development priorities will begin within the coming week. 2: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has appointed Red Hook

Collinsville leaders to take long look at budgets; no property tax – News-Democrat
The city expects to see no increase in property tax income, and a slight 2 percent increase in sales tax income beginning in about and adding a health and safety inspector whose salary will be paid by permit fees, if the program is approved by

How to Start a Jewelry Business at Home – PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 27, 2009 – People who run small, home-based businesses can sell both directly to the public, known as retail selling, as well as to store owners, known as wholesale selling. To be successful, you must first find out

Wash. one of four states looking at marijuana reform – MSNBC
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small

Extra holiday garbage will be collected this week – Victoria Advocate
A: Yes. The week following Christmas, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 31, residents may leave additional holiday trash in sealed plastic bags or old trash cans, placed at least five feet from their automated trash cart. Our rear-loading trucks will

Asian Shares Higher;Shanghai Lifted By Premier Wen’s Comments – FXStreet.com
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Asian shares were higher Monday in holiday-thinned trade, with the Chinese market spurred by Premier Wen Jiabao’s comments over the weekend indicating the government will not rush to unwind its stimulus policies. In Seoul, the

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Q&A: Lyons’ leadership sets tone for city – Daily News Journal
Lyons: I’d actually gone home that day to have lunch with my wife and knew there was some bad weather on the two schools, so we’re providing a service, and everybody who develops in Murfreesboro pays for those services. Q: The city’s sales tax

Q&A: Lyons’ leadership sets tone for city – Daily News Journal
Murfreesboro’s Rob Lyons, who was named The Daily News Journal’s 2009 Person of the Year for his efforts in directing the response to the Good Friday tornado that claimed two lives and affected hundreds of homes across the city, recently sat down

Top business stories of 2009: Steel and recession drag local economy – NWI.com
Contraction of the steel industry began in 2008, but some of the pain continued into 2009 in terms of layoffs and lower operating levels. At U.S. steel mills, capacity utilization for raw steel production was below 40 percent in early January

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Local news highlights from 2009 – Daily Freeman
1: Democrat Michael Hein takes office as Ulster County’s first elected executive and says that efforts to advance economic development priorities will begin within the coming week. 2: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has appointed Red Hook

High expectations? States weigh marijuana reform – Sacramento Bee
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small

Energy projects, new businesses were year’s highlights – Great Falls Tribune
In a year of gloomy economic news, Great Falls saw many bright spots. Energy projects — from wind to hydroelectricity — dominated the headlines. The Electric City saw a variety of new businesses, but also lost a handful of existing ones. Here’s a

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

Q&A: Lyons’ leadership sets tone for city – Daily News Journal
Murfreesboro’s Rob Lyons, who was named The Daily News Journal’s 2009 Person of the Year for his efforts in directing the response to the Good Friday tornado that claimed two lives and affected hundreds of homes across the city, recently sat down

Top business stories of 2009: Steel and recession drag local economy – NWI.com
Contraction of the steel industry began in 2008, but some of the pain continued into 2009 in terms of layoffs and lower operating levels. At U.S. steel mills, capacity utilization for raw steel production was below 40 percent in early January

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Local news highlights from 2009 – Daily Freeman
1: Democrat Michael Hein takes office as Ulster County’s first elected executive and says that efforts to advance economic development priorities will begin within the coming week. 2: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has appointed Red Hook

High expectations? States weigh marijuana reform – Sacramento Bee
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small

Energy projects, new businesses were year’s highlights – Great Falls Tribune
In a year of gloomy economic news, Great Falls saw many bright spots. Energy projects — from wind to hydroelectricity — dominated the headlines. The Electric City saw a variety of new businesses, but also lost a handful of existing ones. Here’s a

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

Energy projects, new businesses were year’s highlights – Great Falls Tribune
In a year of gloomy economic news, Great Falls saw many bright spots. Energy projects — from wind to hydroelectricity — dominated the headlines. The Electric City saw a variety of new businesses, but also lost a handful of existing ones. Here’s a

Top business stories of 2009: Steel and recession drag local economy – NWI.com
Contraction of the steel industry began in 2008, but some of the pain continued into 2009 in terms of layoffs and lower operating levels. At U.S. steel mills, capacity utilization for raw steel production was below 40 percent in early January

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

Energy projects, new businesses were year’s highlights – Great Falls Tribune
In a year of gloomy economic news, Great Falls saw many bright spots. Energy projects — from wind to hydroelectricity — dominated the headlines. The Electric City saw a variety of new businesses, but also lost a handful of existing ones. Here’s a

Top business stories of 2009: Steel and recession drag local economy – NWI.com
Contraction of the steel industry began in 2008, but some of the pain continued into 2009 in terms of layoffs and lower operating levels. At U.S. steel mills, capacity utilization for raw steel production was below 40 percent in early January

High expectations? States weigh marijuana reform – Sacramento Bee
City and county governments would determine whether to permit and tax marijuana sales within their boundaries. And in Nevada earlier this month, backers of a move to legalize marijuana there filed paperwork creating an advocacy group aimed at

High expectations? States weigh marijuana reform – Sacramento Bee
City and county governments would determine whether to permit and tax marijuana sales within their boundaries. And in Nevada earlier this month, backers of a move to legalize marijuana there filed paperwork creating an advocacy group aimed at

Collinsville leaders to take long look at budgets; no property tax – News-Democrat
COLLINSVILLE — City staff members want to take a longer look at department budgets, and will soon ask the City Council for a vote on budgets forecasted until 2012. Collinsville is switching to a two-year budget cycle, with reviews every six months

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Local news highlights from 2009 – Daily Freeman
1: Democrat Michael Hein takes office as Ulster County’s first elected executive and says that efforts to advance economic development priorities will begin within the coming week. 2: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has appointed Red Hook

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

Collinsville leaders to take long look at budgets; no property tax – News-Democrat
COLLINSVILLE — City staff members want to take a longer look at department budgets, and will soon ask the City Council for a vote on budgets forecasted until 2012. Collinsville is switching to a two-year budget cycle, with reviews every six months

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Local news highlights from 2009 – Daily Freeman
1: Democrat Michael Hein takes office as Ulster County’s first elected executive and says that efforts to advance economic development priorities will begin within the coming week. 2: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has appointed Red Hook

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

Energy projects, new businesses were year’s highlights – Great Falls Tribune
In a year of gloomy economic news, Great Falls saw many bright spots. Energy projects — from wind to hydroelectricity — dominated the headlines. The Electric City saw a variety of new businesses, but also lost a handful of existing ones. Here’s a

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Tough economy forces City Hall to tighten belt – St. Helena Star
Saturday update In a brief report to the Calistoga City Council on Dec. 15, city finance director Bill Mushallo let the other shoe drop on local economic news — the city faces a $425,000 shortfall, which is about 6 percent worse than they projected

Q&A: Lyons’ leadership sets tone for city – Daily News Journal
Murfreesboro’s Rob Lyons, who was named The Daily News Journal’s 2009 Person of the Year for his efforts in directing the response to the Good Friday tornado that claimed two lives and affected hundreds of homes across the city, recently sat down

Top business stories of 2009: Steel and recession drag local economy – NWI.com
Contraction of the steel industry began in 2008, but some of the pain continued into 2009 in terms of layoffs and lower operating levels. At U.S. steel mills, capacity utilization for raw steel production was below 40 percent in early January

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

Energy projects, new businesses were year’s highlights – Great Falls Tribune
In a year of gloomy economic news, Great Falls saw many bright spots. Energy projects — from wind to hydroelectricity — dominated the headlines. The Electric City saw a variety of new businesses, but also lost a handful of existing ones. Here’s a

It’s time again for annual Jimbos – Fresno Bee
When Ashley Swearengin was sworn in as Fresno’s mayor in January, her agenda was packed with ways she intended to make the city better. But as the economy worsened, her first year as mayor turned into trying to keep the city afloat financially

MTA’s new dog training site irks some in East Fishkill – Poughkeepsie Journal
The MTA will train its 50-dog police force at the facility Pending approval, the sale price is $1,050,000. The property will be taken off the tax rolls, resulting in a $17,000 yearly tax loss. Hickman said the tax impact is not that much, but the

Tough economy forces City Hall to tighten belt – St. Helena Star
Saturday update In a brief report to the Calistoga City Council on Dec. 15, city finance director Bill Mushallo let the other shoe drop on local economic news — the city faces a $425,000 shortfall, which is about 6 percent worse than they projected

Q&A: Lyons’ leadership sets tone for city – Daily News Journal
Murfreesboro’s Rob Lyons, who was named The Daily News Journal’s 2009 Person of the Year for his efforts in directing the response to the Good Friday tornado that claimed two lives and affected hundreds of homes across the city, recently sat down

Top business stories of 2009: Steel and recession drag local economy – NWI.com
Contraction of the steel industry began in 2008, but some of the pain continued into 2009 in terms of layoffs and lower operating levels. At U.S. steel mills, capacity utilization for raw steel production was below 40 percent in early January

Top 10 stories of 2009 – Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene High head coach Steve Warren holds up the championship trophy after the Eagles’ 28-10 win over Katy in the Class 5A Division II state championship game. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Regan Boden, 9, is one of six children in

Oklahoma City metro home sales reports might not ring true – Daily Oklahoman
So Lindsay, outgoing president of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors , closed the year by downplaying the 47 percent explosion in sales in November compared with November 2008. “That’s a nice number, but since we were in the middle of

OBAMACARE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NewsWithViews.com
The current attempt by today’s White House Administration to impose more big government on the American People by way of the “single payer option” for healthcare is as unconstitutional as gun confiscation or the elimination of free speech

Kittitas County Top 10 2009: No. 9-10 – Daily Record
CLE ELUM — What was supposed to be a fundraiser for the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center turned into tragedy Aug. 1 when a fire fueled by a propane explosion destroyed the organization’s Centennial Center. Shocked community members watched in

Managers buying Sussex plastics company – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A group led by Keith Everson, director of the business unit of United Kingdom-based Rexam, is making the purchase for an undisclosed amount. Closing of the transaction is imminent, Rexam spokesman Greg Brooke said Thursday. The Sussex operation

Stories Posted 2009/12 – AllAfrica.com
America.gov U.S. Suspends Trade Rights for Guinea, Niger and Madagascar FOROYAA Newspaper Nayafs Hold One Day Consultative Workshop On Food Security FOROYAA Newspaper Gambis Open Branch in Brikama FOROYAA Newspaper Nams Express Divergent Views On the

Rain made quick, messy work of area snow – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cindy and Brad Cannon of Lindenhurst, Ill., wait in line Thursday morning to check in for their flight to Minneapolis at Mitchell International Airport. Heavy snow in the Twin Cities delayed dozens of flights there. Updated: Dec. 24, 2009 10:21 p.m

Tulsa officials preparing for winter storm – Tulsa World
Tulsa World Weather: Stay updated this winter with complete coverage from the Weather Channel. City officials say they are prepared for the first winter storm of the season, which is predicted to drop between 6 to 9 inches of snow when it rolls in

CURRENCIES: Dollar Edges Down After Positive U.S. Data – FXStreet.com
The dollar posted a small decline against major counterparts on Thursday, but stayed near multi-month highs, after a pair of U.S. economic reports pointed to an improvement in the employment market and strong durable-goods orders. Traders also took

Cost of rushed auto financing could offset new vehicle tax deduction – Examiner
Don’t overlook the cost of financing when you rush out to beat the tax deduction deadline on new car purchases. “While tax breaks and other year-end deals like automaker rebates and incentives can make this an attractive time to buy a new car or

Oklahoma City metro home sales reports might not ring true – Daily Oklahoman
So Lindsay, outgoing president of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors , closed the year by downplaying the 47 percent explosion in sales in November compared with November 2008. “That’s a nice number, but since we were in the middle of

OBAMACARE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NewsWithViews.com
The current attempt by today’s White House Administration to impose more big government on the American People by way of the “single payer option” for healthcare is as unconstitutional as gun confiscation or the elimination of free speech

Kittitas County Top 10 2009: No. 9-10 – Daily Record
CLE ELUM — What was supposed to be a fundraiser for the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center turned into tragedy Aug. 1 when a fire fueled by a propane explosion destroyed the organization’s Centennial Center. Shocked community members watched in

Managers buying Sussex plastics company – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A group led by Keith Everson, director of the business unit of United Kingdom-based Rexam, is making the purchase for an undisclosed amount. Closing of the transaction is imminent, Rexam spokesman Greg Brooke said Thursday. The Sussex operation

Stories Posted 2009/12 – AllAfrica.com
America.gov U.S. Suspends Trade Rights for Guinea, Niger and Madagascar FOROYAA Newspaper Nayafs Hold One Day Consultative Workshop On Food Security FOROYAA Newspaper Gambis Open Branch in Brikama FOROYAA Newspaper Nams Express Divergent Views On the

Rain made quick, messy work of area snow – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cindy and Brad Cannon of Lindenhurst, Ill., wait in line Thursday morning to check in for their flight to Minneapolis at Mitchell International Airport. Heavy snow in the Twin Cities delayed dozens of flights there. Updated: Dec. 24, 2009 10:21 p.m

Tulsa officials preparing for winter storm – Tulsa World
Tulsa World Weather: Stay updated this winter with complete coverage from the Weather Channel. City officials say they are prepared for the first winter storm of the season, which is predicted to drop between 6 to 9 inches of snow when it rolls in

CURRENCIES: Dollar Edges Down After Positive U.S. Data – FXStreet.com
The dollar posted a small decline against major counterparts on Thursday, but stayed near multi-month highs, after a pair of U.S. economic reports pointed to an improvement in the employment market and strong durable-goods orders. Traders also took

Cost of rushed auto financing could offset new vehicle tax deduction – Examiner
Don’t overlook the cost of financing when you rush out to beat the tax deduction deadline on new car purchases. “While tax breaks and other year-end deals like automaker rebates and incentives can make this an attractive time to buy a new car or

Two years on the job and Mayor Don Ness is optimistic – Duluth News Tribune
It’s been a little more than a year since the Budgeteer last sat down with Duluth Mayor Don Ness for a heart-to-heart about the state of the city. In that year, Ness seems to have truly grown into his job and, at the same time, retained the easy

OBAMACARE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NewsWithViews.com
The current attempt by today’s White House Administration to impose more big government on the American People by way of the “single payer option” for healthcare is as unconstitutional as gun confiscation or the elimination of free speech

Archive for April 2008 – The Spokesman-Review
The effort is already under way to make sure the streets are clear for Bloomsday this Sunday. Love it or hate it, Bloomsday is a unique international claim to fame for Spokane. I heard about it long before I became a resident. Do you run/walk

Park Lafayette developer files for bankruptcy protection – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Renaissant Lafayette LLC, a firm led by Chicago-area developer Warren Barr, petitioned to reorganize financially under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The move could place Renaissant in a more favorable position as it tries to turn around the

5 questions with De Soto City Administrator Pat Guilfoyle – DeSoto Explorer
Q: You told the De Soto City Council Dec. 17 that despite the recession the city was projected to end the year in the same financial condition as 2008. What does that mean? A: We ended 2008 with a year-end general fund balance of $773,000. At the end

Tulsa officials preparing for winter storm – Tulsa World
percent budget cut proposals from department heads as he attempts to reduce the city’s spending plan by an additional $5.1 million to $10.2 million due to plummeting sales-tax revenue are cleared and conditions permit, selected residential

Yearly housing permit activity down 39% – New Haven Register
As 2009 draws to a close, the number of housing permits issued statewide trails last year’s pace by 39 percent, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Economic and Community Development. In the 125 cities and towns the

Inside the $1 Billion Christmas Tree Business – Gawker
A Christmas tree is synonymous with the holiday season as much as gift-giving overload; fun but mildly dysfunctional family get-togethers; and otherwise cringe-worthy but enjoyable “seasonal” music. But do you know where your tree comes from? Should

Two years on the job and Mayor Don Ness is optimistic – Duluth News Tribune
It’s been a little more than a year since the Budgeteer last sat down with Duluth Mayor Don Ness for a heart-to-heart about the state of the city. In that year, Ness seems to have truly grown into his job and, at the same time, retained the easy

OBAMACARE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NewsWithViews.com
The current attempt by today’s White House Administration to impose more big government on the American People by way of the “single payer option” for healthcare is as unconstitutional as gun confiscation or the elimination of free speech

Archive for April 2008 – The Spokesman-Review
The effort is already under way to make sure the streets are clear for Bloomsday this Sunday. Love it or hate it, Bloomsday is a unique international claim to fame for Spokane. I heard about it long before I became a resident. Do you run/walk

Park Lafayette developer files for bankruptcy protection – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Renaissant Lafayette LLC, a firm led by Chicago-area developer Warren Barr, petitioned to reorganize financially under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The move could place Renaissant in a more favorable position as it tries to turn around the

5 questions with De Soto City Administrator Pat Guilfoyle – DeSoto Explorer
Q: You told the De Soto City Council Dec. 17 that despite the recession the city was projected to end the year in the same financial condition as 2008. What does that mean? A: We ended 2008 with a year-end general fund balance of $773,000. At the end

Tulsa officials preparing for winter storm – Tulsa World
percent budget cut proposals from department heads as he attempts to reduce the city’s spending plan by an additional $5.1 million to $10.2 million due to plummeting sales-tax revenue are cleared and conditions permit, selected residential

Yearly housing permit activity down 39% – New Haven Register
As 2009 draws to a close, the number of housing permits issued statewide trails last year’s pace by 39 percent, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Economic and Community Development. In the 125 cities and towns the

Inside the $1 Billion Christmas Tree Business – Gawker
A Christmas tree is synonymous with the holiday season as much as gift-giving overload; fun but mildly dysfunctional family get-togethers; and otherwise cringe-worthy but enjoyable “seasonal” music. But do you know where your tree comes from? Should

Building Report – Victoria Advocate
graphic are based on averages used by the city to assess fees charged builders for construction permits. The estimated costs do not necessarily reflect actual sale values or values used to figure property taxes. The city requires permits to be

Milpitas group forms to block Walmart store expansion – San Jose Mercury News
The store also plans to sell alcohol for Walmart representatives say if permits are complete in 2010, construction would likely take up to 12 months. The next community discussion about the Walmart expansion plan will be Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8 a.m

Canada Afternoon: C$ Up Sharply As Oil Rallies, USD Slumps – FXStreet.com
its Canadian counterpart that accelerated after news mid-morning that sales of new single-family homes decreased 11.3% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 355,000 These are the exchange rates at 3:23 p.m. EST (2023 GMT), 8:00

Archive for February 2005 – The Spokesman-Review
Two other bills, sponsored by key House leaders, are designed for Micron Technology, and provide property tax and sales tax breaks com, a California company he described as the “largest fax spammer or fax-blaster in the United States,” should

Counties work together to fight pipeline exemption – Hillsboro Star-Journal
Marion County and five other counties agreed to jointly hire a law firm to oppose an effort by TransCanada — owner of the planned Keystone oil pipeline — from receiving a property tax exemption. Marion, Butler, Clay, Cowley, Dickinson, and

Merck spent $1.5M in 3Q lobbying on health reform – Miami Herald
Merck & Co. said Thursday it is making another deal in its strategy to become a top maker of biotech drugs, buying a British company that makes them. Merck, the world’s second-biggest drugmaker, said its United Kingdom subsidiary, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Oak Park Heights looks to clarify utility billing – Stillwater Gazette
Oak Park Heights clarified what it expects from water and sewer users Tuesday night in order to avoid butting heads with its utility customers as it has with Washington County. The City Council changed ordinances to clarify that billing disputes must

Building Report – Victoria Advocate
graphic are based on averages used by the city to assess fees charged builders for construction permits. The estimated costs do not necessarily reflect actual sale values or values used to figure property taxes. The city requires permits to be

Milpitas group forms to block Walmart store expansion – San Jose Mercury News
The store also plans to sell alcohol for Walmart representatives say if permits are complete in 2010, construction would likely take up to 12 months. The next community discussion about the Walmart expansion plan will be Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8 a.m

Canada Afternoon: C$ Up Sharply As Oil Rallies, USD Slumps – FXStreet.com
its Canadian counterpart that accelerated after news mid-morning that sales of new single-family homes decreased 11.3% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 355,000 These are the exchange rates at 3:23 p.m. EST (2023 GMT), 8:00

Archive for February 2005 – The Spokesman-Review
Two other bills, sponsored by key House leaders, are designed for Micron Technology, and provide property tax and sales tax breaks com, a California company he described as the “largest fax spammer or fax-blaster in the United States,” should

Counties work together to fight pipeline exemption – Hillsboro Star-Journal
Marion County and five other counties agreed to jointly hire a law firm to oppose an effort by TransCanada — owner of the planned Keystone oil pipeline — from receiving a property tax exemption. Marion, Butler, Clay, Cowley, Dickinson, and

Merck spent $1.5M in 3Q lobbying on health reform – Miami Herald
Merck & Co. said Thursday it is making another deal in its strategy to become a top maker of biotech drugs, buying a British company that makes them. Merck, the world’s second-biggest drugmaker, said its United Kingdom subsidiary, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Oak Park Heights looks to clarify utility billing – Stillwater Gazette
Oak Park Heights clarified what it expects from water and sewer users Tuesday night in order to avoid butting heads with its utility customers as it has with Washington County. The City Council changed ordinances to clarify that billing disputes must

Counties work together to fight pipeline exemption – Hillsboro Star-Journal
Marion County and five other counties agreed to jointly hire a law firm to oppose an effort by TransCanada — owner of the planned Keystone oil pipeline — from receiving a property tax exemption. Marion, Butler, Clay, Cowley, Dickinson, and

Merck spent $1.5M in 3Q lobbying on health reform – Miami Herald
Merck & Co. said Thursday it is making another deal in its strategy to become a top maker of biotech drugs, buying a British company that makes them. Merck, the world’s second-biggest drugmaker, said its United Kingdom subsidiary, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Goods, services tax could boost India Inc’s bottomline: Bhide – Hindu Business Line
Mr Bhide said that special additional duty of 4 per cent currently applicable to import of goods does not fully counter-balance all domestic taxes such as Central sales tax, value added tax and others, as the rates of tax on a given product varied

Accusations fly at board meeting – Democrat Missourian
Rather it will be because of building permits which are currently being reviewed. “I believe they have a building permit to complete the foundation April a proposition asking for the approval of a 3/8-cent sales tax with revenues to be used to

Counties work together to fight pipeline exemption – Hillsboro Star-Journal
Marion County and five other counties agreed to jointly hire a law firm to oppose an effort by TransCanada — owner of the planned Keystone oil pipeline — from receiving a property tax exemption. Marion, Butler, Clay, Cowley, Dickinson, and

Merck spent $1.5M in 3Q lobbying on health reform – Miami Herald
Merck & Co. said Thursday it is making another deal in its strategy to become a top maker of biotech drugs, buying a British company that makes them. Merck, the world’s second-biggest drugmaker, said its United Kingdom subsidiary, Merck Sharp & Dohme

Goods, services tax could boost India Inc’s bottomline: Bhide – Hindu Business Line
Mr Bhide said that special additional duty of 4 per cent currently applicable to import of goods does not fully counter-balance all domestic taxes such as Central sales tax, value added tax and others, as the rates of tax on a given product varied

Accusations fly at board meeting – Democrat Missourian
Rather it will be because of building permits which are currently being reviewed. “I believe they have a building permit to complete the foundation April a proposition asking for the approval of a 3/8-cent sales tax with revenues to be used to