State Federal Jobs News
- Employment Report Preview: Will the unemployment rate spike higher? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:17AMThe August employment report will be released next Friday, Sept 3rd. The consensus is for the loss of around 90,000 payroll jobs, and an increase in the unemployment rate to 9.6% (from 9.5% in July).
- No plan to expand government stimulus program, Cambridge MP Goodyear says Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:09AM— Despite troubling unemployment figures and fears of a double-dip recession, the federal government has no plans to expand or extend its economic stimulus program, Minister of State Gary Goodyear said Friday.
- Summit aims to create local jobs Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:15AMBAD AXE — Organizers hope good things — a.k.a. new jobs — will result from introductions made between local and visiting companies during an industrial summit Friday morning at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe.
- U.S. Job-Hunt for Foreign Students Hampered by U.S. Economy, Visa Rules Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:23PMAug. 27 (Bloomberg)-- Goutham Dindukurthi had already turned in a dozen essay questions as part of a job-application process when he received a message: “Sorry, we don’t hire international students.”
- Report shows more coal ash pollution Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:13PMA new report says water contamination from coal ash is much worse than has been previously estimated, adding 39 additional toxic waste sites from coal-fired electric power plants in 21 states — including Tennessee.
- Blago to feds: Forget about a plea deal Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:57AMCHICAGO, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says federal prosecutors can forget about offering a plea agreement to avoid retrying him on corruption charges. Rod Blagojevich - United States Attorney - Plea bargain - United States - Barack Obama
- Alabama GOP agenda includes Arizona immigration law Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:08PMRepublican candidates hoping to end Democratic dominance of the Alabama Legislature unveiled an agenda Monday that includes passing an Arizona-style immigration law and prohibiting the federal government from compelling any Alabamian to participate in a health care system.
- Tennessee Senator Bob Corker Calls "Jobs" Bill a State Bailout Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:26PMHamilton County laid off a handful of teachers this summer, due to budget issues. But the system could receive federal funds to rehire some of those let go. The money comes from the "Jobs bill" just approved by Congress. Senator Bob Corker warns the bill has other implications. read more
- CA Income Sees 1st Decline Since WWII Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:22PMNewly released figures show that the personal income of California residents declined last year for the first time since World War II.
- Printed letters, August 5, 2010 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:03PMI read, with great interest, about the mysterious new web site (http://www.dump-dickwadhams.com) attacking Dick Wadhams, the state GOP Chairman. I have no inside or outside information as to who might be behind that web site, but it sounds eerily like the 2006 attack on some local Republicans who had supported Democrat Bernie Buescher. That attack was carried out by ...
- RI to get over $105M as part of Senate jobs bill Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:47PMThe Senate has approved more than $104 million in federal funds for Rhode Island as part of a $26 billion jobs measure. Rhode Island - United States - United States Senate - Politics - Senate
- Townsend vows to turn around fiscal mess Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:31AMRepublican Senate candidate Jay Townsend is on the campaign trail and wants to listen to people talk about local issues and hear what is on their minds.
- A Wink, a Nod and a Hard-to-Predict Primary Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:58AMThe race to replace Sen. Sam Brownback (R) isn’t the only rough-and-tumble Republican primary in Kansas.
- Congress sticks it to Perry on education funding Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:57AMThis report was written by Alan Blinder of the Washington bureau. When the U.S. House of Representatives approved additional money for the war in Afghanistan late Thursday, it also inserted a measure that seeks to circumvent efforts by Gov. Rick...
- Candidates talk water, economy Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:51AMCandidates for the Albany County Board of Commissioners answered questions about economic development, the Casper Aquifer and other issues in the League of Women Voters candidates forum Thursday.
- Blunt makes stop to announce education coalition Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:16AMRoy Blunt, congressman and considered by many to be the Republican front-runner for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Christopher “Kit” Bond, was in Marshfield on Thursday, July 8, to announce his new coalition of support from educators and emphasize his support for public schools.
- Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:26AMVice-President for Student Services and the Director of the Christian Worldview Center at North Greenville College in Tigerville, South Carolina, Dr. Tony Beam received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and his Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
- State finds $9M more for summer jobs for teens Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:19AMBOSTON -- The bleak summer job market for teens this summer got brighter Monday when Gov. Deval Patrick announced that he had cobbled together an additional $9 million for summer jobs programs to give at-risk youth in cities like Fitchburg and
- Family manages college tuition — times four Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:13AMOne of the largest local financial aid options for college students is the Canton Student Loan Foundation. The nonprofit organization provides low-interest loans — up to $12,000 — to Stark County students. This year, the Student Loan Foundation, which was founded in 1922, has received a record number of loan applications — an increase of 33 percent. Last year, it granted 353 loans, totaling more ...
- Sen. Barbara Boxer visits Doyle Drive project Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:08PMSen. Barbara Boxer was at the site of a major construction project in San Francisco this morning to kick off a tour highlighting her efforts to bring jobs to California.
- Illinois Construction Workers Make $50-68 Hour, Strike For 15% More Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:18AMIllinois construction workers live in fantasy land of business-as-usual. They are demanding 15% pay hikes when everyone of them ought to be fired with their jobs outsourced to the cheapest non-union shop.
- Safety net slips away for jobless Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:14AMIn just one week and in just one state — last week in Missouri — more than 8,300 people fell through the unemployment insurance safety net.
- Tentative deal reached on debit cards Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:56PMLimits on the fees banks charge merchants who accept debit cards would not apply to government-issued cards, under a tentative House-Senate deal aimed at easing worries raised by state treasurers. Debit card - United States Senate - Shopping - Gifts - Stationery
- Bentley campaign train chugs into Shelby County Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:54PMA positive campaign and a focus on the state’s economy cleaning up government corruption and fighting the federal ...
- Senator Bob Gibbs Rallys Support Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 2:53PMIn his campaign for the 18th Congressional District Seat, State Senator Bob Gibbs dropped by a Zanesville business today. Local voters and supporters who were gathered at Heavenly Ham had the opportunity to meet and speak with Senator Gibbs about his campaign.
- Blumenthal argues Pratt ‘failed’ in efforts to keep jobs in state Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 4:02AMNEW YORK — Connecticut’s attorney general argued in federal appeals court Wednesday that jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney failed to make every reasonable effort to keep jobs in the state as required by a union contract.
- GOP gubernatorial candidate visits Durango Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 11:31PMGubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis said job creation is the most important issue facing Colorado.
- Salmen High almost complete Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 11:30PMThe final chapter in the story of Hurricane Katrina for the school board, the rebuilding of Salmen High School, is now officially complete.
- Going Green to the Afterlife Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 12:08PMA Parkersburg funeral home is giving the environmentally conscious some peace of mind after death.
- Norwood man vying for State Senate seat Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 11:59AMDean Boehler, a long-time Norwood resident with a career in law enforcement and 11 grandchildren, doesn’t have much experience in the fast-paced, travel-heavy, glad-handing realm of political campaigning.
