Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines about Economy85899477042http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/17/5427422/holidays.htmlCalifornia state worker unions lose ruling on loss of holidays2013-05-17T07:03:44-04:0085899477034http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/17/5427572/california-reduces-hours-of-help.html#mi_rss=Business?utm_source=feedlyCalifornia reduces hours of help line for jobless, citing federal cuts2013-05-17T07:00:47-04:0085899476945http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400785/fla-gov-rejects-amazon-deal.htmlFla. gov. rejects Amazon deal2013-05-17T06:23:58-04:0085899477129http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/05/16/initial-unemployment-claims-up-65-in.htmlInitial unemployment claims up 6.5% in Hawaii2013-05-17T07:46:44-04:0085899477126http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/05/hotel-rates-rise-8-in-hawaii-on-mixed.htmlHotel rates rise 8% in Hawaii on mixed occupancy2013-05-17T07:45:33-04:0085899477114http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/16/2642423/ky-jobless-rate-drops-to-79-percent.htmlKy. jobless rate drops to 7.9 percent in April2013-05-17T07:41:44-04:0085899477167http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/a_30_million_crude_oil_termina.html$30 million crude oil terminal to be built in St. James Parish, officials say2013-05-17T08:13:35-04:0085899477051http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/05/bay_state_sheds_1400_more_jobsBay State sheds 1,400 more jobs2013-05-17T07:07:47-04:0085899477021http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/17/mass-gov-heading-home-from-ireland-trade-visit/CEhp7FAzsQl3wYrFdZWtxK/story.htmlGov. Patrick heading home from Ireland trade visit2013-05-17T06:56:14-04:0085899476949http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/lt_gov_brian_calley_brazil_export.html#incart_riverLt. Gov. Brian Calley returns to Brazil - his father's birth country - to promote Michigan exports2013-05-17T06:25:48-04:0085899477087http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/several-issues-left-for-missouri-legislature-on-final-day-of/article_2c57bd30-fa31-5c83-9f8e-5ecef199e607.htmlSeveral issues left for Missouri Legislature on final day of session2013-05-17T07:30:10-04:0085899477086http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/sweeping-federal-rule-changes-could-affect-hundreds-of-missouri-day/article_939faf5a-a337-5e86-927c-8fe5030a9c2e.htmlSweeping federal rule changes could affect hundreds of Missouri day cares2013-05-17T07:29:38-04:0085899477082http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239664/missouri-lawmakers-pass-changes.htmlMissouri lawmakers pass changes to workers’ comp claims2013-05-17T07:27:27-04:0085899477057http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2013/may/17/economic-diversification-office-grants-major-tax-b/Economic diversification office grants major tax breaks to one of its own2013-05-17T07:14:48-04:0085899477026http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/editorial_proposal_to_raise_nj.htmlProposal to raise N.J. tobacco sales age to 21 is well-intentioned, but unnecessary2013-05-17T06:57:55-04:0085899477022http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/new_jersey/new-jersey-unemployment-rate-drops-to-percent/article_7b673f7e-bead-11e2-b3aa-001a4bcf887a.htmlNew Jersey unemployment rate drops to 8.7 percent2013-05-17T06:56:36-04:0085899477020http://www.northjersey.com/news/207667411_NJ_bill_would_require_employers_to_provide_paid_sick_days.htmlNJ bill would require employers to provide paid sick days2013-05-17T06:55:58-04:0085899477018http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/business_news/NJ_lawmakers_eye_upping_cigarette-buying_age_to_21.htmlNJ lawmakers eye upping cigarette-buying age to 212013-05-17T06:55:25-04:0085899477106http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/65988bc494e34d20a59a6b4c41f2fc90/NM--Insurance-RegulatorFormer NM insurance superintendent on panel that will select next state insurance regulator2013-05-17T07:37:51-04:0085899476959http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_could_send_corporations.html#incart_riverOregon could send corporations a $20 million tax rebate2013-05-17T06:30:54-04:0085899476967http://triblive.com/business/headlines/3991376-74/film-tax-pennsylvania#axzz2TXq3J9ILPittsburgh lawmaker pitches bill to raise state’s film tax credit cap to $100M2013-05-17T06:32:55-04:0085899477187http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/jobs-numbers-ready-for-edit-by-kostrzewa.htmlR.I. unemployment rate falls to 8.8 percent in April2013-05-17T08:24:47-04:0085899477031http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56322837-78/furloughs-civilian-employees-furlough.html.cspThousands of Utahns face Defense Department furloughs2013-05-17T07:00:15-04:0085899477156http://trib.com/opinion/editorial/a-new-economic-power-for-wyoming/article_a7302ca4-17b1-56ab-bfea-2aeba885efe2.htmlA new economic power for Wyoming?2013-05-17T08:06:05-04:0085899477155http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/wyoming-s-job-market-soft-in-last-quarter/article_e0b024ed-bee5-5632-835f-71914431cd6d.htmlWyoming's job market soft in last quarter 20122013-05-17T08:04:59-04:0085899476689http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-california-housing-april-20130515,0,3389505.story?utm_source=feedlyCalifornia's housing market surges in April2013-05-16T07:01:28-04:0085899476706http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23249192/gov-john-hickenlooper-visits-boulder-sign-bill-reformingGov. John Hickenlooper visits Boulder to sign bill reforming Colorado's enterprise zones2013-05-16T07:10:41-04:0085899476847http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2013-05-16/georgias-jobless-rate-drops-82-percentGeorgia's jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent2013-05-16T08:33:04-04:0085899476562http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/05/15/iowa-senate-passes-spending-bill-for-economic-development-other-programs/articleIowa Senate passes spending bill for economic development, other programs2013-05-16T05:55:40-04:0085899476741http://www.kansas.com/2013/05/16/2805129/bill-eases-land-use-rules-near.htmlBill eases land-use rules near historic sites2013-05-16T07:29:10-04:0085899476683http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-lacker-fed-20130515,0,6163708.storyMd. economy will continue to feel government spending cuts2013-05-16T06:59:43-04:0085899476643http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/05/bay_state_small_business_owners_see_glass_as_half_fullBay State small business owners see glass as half full2013-05-16T06:45:32-04:0085899476616http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/16/mass-gov-patrick-continues-ireland-trade-mission/2I2HOPSraDI7knNmziGLPI/story.htmlPatrick continues Ireland trade mission2013-05-16T06:35:23-04:0085899476587http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/proart/20130515/news04/305150023/michigan-recoup-44-jobs-lost-recession-by-2015-u-m-economist-says?pagerestricted=1Michigan to recoup 44% of jobs lost in recession by 2015, U-M economist says2013-05-16T06:16:08-04:0085899476649http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136160821.shtmlMinn. House OKs unemployment insurance rate cut2013-05-16T06:48:02-04:0085899476630http://www.startribune.com/local/207675151.htmlBackup Vikings stadium funding source to surface2013-05-16T06:41:07-04:0085899476599http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/16/politics/business-subsidies-job-creationLegislature -- Subsidies targeted at specific companies to encourage job creation2013-05-16T06:24:50-04:0085899476753http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162016/alcohol-legislation-stalls-in-missouri-senate/Alcohol legislation stalls in Missouri Senate2013-05-16T07:35:39-04:0085899476743http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/virginia-young/limit-on-lead-contamination-suits-clears-missouri-legislature/article_5d701667-311e-52d2-8483-4525d3817298.htmlLimit on lead contamination suits clears Missouri Legislature2013-05-16T07:31:13-04:0085899476803http://missoulian.com/news/opinion/columnists/return-m-from-blue-cross-sale-to-businesses/article_3d847360-bd69-11e2-beb6-001a4bcf887a.htmlReturn $160M from Blue Cross sale to businesses2013-05-16T07:59:33-04:0085899476676http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/05/behind_njs_jobless_rate_a_qa_w.htmlBehind N.J.'s jobless rate: A Q&A with Rutgers economist Joseph Seneca2013-05-16T06:57:32-04:0085899476667http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/christie_films_psa_for_nj.html#incart_riverDems object as Christie clan stars in publicly funded tourism ads2013-05-16T06:54:55-04:0085899476774http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/15/news/furloughs-for-7000-nm-workers-to-hit-in-july.htmlFurloughs for 7,000 N.M. workers to hit in July2013-05-16T07:41:50-04:0085899476776http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/nyregion/state-said-to-be-reviewing-pay-for-fast-food-workers.html?ref=nyregionState said to be reviewing pay for fast-food workers2013-05-16T07:42:11-04:0085899476764http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/opinion/pension-predators-in-new-york.html?ref=opinionPension predators2013-05-16T07:39:08-04:0085899476634http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/liquor_privatization_advocate.html#incart_riverLiquor privatization advocate worried over slow motion senate2013-05-16T06:42:30-04:0085899476786http://www.texastribune.org/2013/05/16/misclassification-bills-likely-dead-session/Misclassification bills likely dead this session2013-05-16T07:46:24-04:0085899476695http://www.heraldextra.com/news/state-and-regional/utah/in-utah-debate-continues-over-zion-curtain/article_ef8534db-93f2-5f1c-8646-bcc2ebc91a0d.htmlIn Utah, debate continues over 'Zion curtain'2013-05-16T07:03:58-04:0085899476834http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130515/NEWS02/305150025/Governor-Peter-Shumlin-Vermont-ready-to-respond-if-IBM-cuts-workersShumlin: Vermont ready to respond if IBM cuts workers2013-05-16T08:22:23-04:0085899476791http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/Editorials/201305150131Still ranked 5th highest for business taxes2013-05-16T07:49:24-04:0085899476261http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467273400201676.htmlD.C.-area offices feel a pinch2013-05-15T06:21:08-04:0085899476487http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/jeffcos_105_million_non-sewer.htmlJeffco's $105 million non-sewer deal another step to exit bankruptcy, officials say2013-05-15T07:54:43-04:0085899476435http://adn.com/2013/05/14/2902343/parnell-meeting-with-banks-agencies.htmlParnell meeting with banks, agencies in New York2013-05-15T07:32:48-04:0085899476348http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-orlando-consumer-distress-study-20130515,0,2119209.storyOrlando still most 'financially distressed' in U.S., despite slight 1st-quarter improvement2013-05-15T06:57:13-04:0085899476450http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/05/hawaii-tourism-authority-issues-rfps.htmlHawaii Tourism Authority issues RFPs for China, Taiwan marketing contracts2013-05-15T07:39:54-04:0085899476499http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_has_surplus_envy_now.htmlLouisiana has surplus envy now that other state budgets are doing better2013-05-15T08:11:35-04:0085899476444http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/15/politics/criticisms-of-tax-breaks-growing-in-legislature/Lawmakers ask: Are business tax breaks working to create jobs in Maine?2013-05-15T07:37:26-04:0085899476481http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-local-hiring-20130515,0,6090344.storyBaltimore's noble but flawed hiring bill2013-05-15T07:52:06-04:0085899476476http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/tv/z-on-tv-blog/bal-martin-omalley-house-of-cards-kevin-spacey-incentives-20130514,0,571881.storyGovernor visits 'House of Cards' set to highlight incentives success2013-05-15T07:50:08-04:0085899476402http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/14/nonprofit-boston-community-capital-receives-million-help-homeowners/GmjmNvPlStQvQPpYTA7L1K/story.html$25 million loan aimed at saving homes2013-05-15T07:19:45-04:0085899476260http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/OPINION01/305140316/1008/opinion01/Editorial-Yes-Detroit-really-badYes, Detroit, it really is this bad2013-05-15T06:20:56-04:0085899476257http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/METRO01/305140410/1022/POLITICS/Snyder-Orr-report-shows-Detroit-s-crisis-more-dire-than-we-thought-Snyder: Orr report shows Detroit's crisis 'is more dire than we thought'2013-05-15T06:19:55-04:0085899476289http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207402751.html'Ban the Box' signed into law2013-05-15T06:34:29-04:0085899476285http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/207479331.htmlAnother hole opens in Vikings stadium funding plan2013-05-15T06:33:08-04:0085899476275http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207477391.htmlDebate on child-care unions moves to Minnesota Senate2013-05-15T06:28:09-04:0085899476264http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/15/politics/food-stamps-crop-insurance-farm-billFood stamps, crop insurance big issues in new farm bill2013-05-15T06:22:20-04:0085899476406http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162008/missouri-lawmakers-pass-farm-constitutional-amendment/Missouri lawmakers pass farm constitutional amendment2013-05-15T07:20:29-04:0085899476465http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/distributor-says-montana-s-sell-by-rule-for-milk-hurts/article_611343ae-bd1b-11e2-8f1e-001a4bcf887a.htmlDistributor says Montana's 'sell by' rule for milk hurts competition2013-05-15T07:46:52-04:0085899476336http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/opinion_former_gov_james_flori.htmlFormer Gov. Florio - 'Current extreme economic division raises social as well as economic threats'2013-05-15T06:49:43-04:0085899476427http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/15/news/furloughs-for-7000-nm-workers-to-hit-in-july.htmlFurloughs for 7,000 N.M. workers to hit in July2013-05-15T07:29:45-04:0085899476368http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Cuomo-proposes-3-year-rate-freeze-in-LIPA-takeover-4513989.phpCuomo proposes 3-year rate freeze in LIPA takeover2013-05-15T07:06:41-04:0085899476356http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Cities-to-petition-panel-for-more-aid-4516548.phpCities to petition panel for more aid2013-05-15T07:01:35-04:0085899476232http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/nyregion/others-call-it-a-meeting-to-cuomo-its-a-summit.html?hp&_r=0Big forum? For Cuomo, it's always a 'summit'2013-05-15T06:08:59-04:0085899476305http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20130515__These_are_the_people_Corbett_insulted_.html'These are the people Corbett insulted'2013-05-15T06:37:44-04:0085899476288http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/state-senator-to-rework-farm-photography-proposal-687572/State senator to rework farm photography proposal2013-05-15T06:34:16-04:0085899476283http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/liquor_privatization_retail_se.html#incart_riverSenate hearing makes it clear not everyone is in agreement on retail aspects of liquor privatization2013-05-15T06:31:34-04:0085899476346http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/56309028-90/utah-pastor-growth-economic.html.cspUtah’s inclusion helps fuel economic growth, researcher says2013-05-15T06:55:21-04:0085899476494http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_b64dfd83-1ded-55b8-b392-a424bd87b28e.htmlVirginia revenues up 2.2 percent in April2013-05-15T08:04:48-04:0085899476478http://trib.com/business/wyoming-extended-unemployment-checks-to-be-cut/article_e6941f63-a0bd-5837-bb3d-f78f52bc9c09.htmlWyoming extended unemployment checks to be cut2013-05-15T07:51:04-04:0085899476459http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/05/14/2576336/western-lawmakers-push-to-restore.htmlWestern lawmakers push to restore mineral funds2013-05-15T07:43:59-04:0085899476024http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130514/NEWS02/305130017/Bentley-Good-possibility-Airbus-supplier-jobs-will-come-MontgomeryBentley -- 'Good possibility' Airbus supplier jobs will come to Montgomery2013-05-14T07:17:45-04:0085899476104http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-14/sequestration-hitting-federal-unemployment-benefitsSequestration hitting federal unemployment benefits2013-05-14T07:49:47-04:0085899475982http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/bill-to-hike-taxes-on-commercial-property-stalls-in-assembly.htmlBill to hike taxes on commercial property stalls in Assembly(2)2013-05-14T07:04:50-04:0085899475942http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/rick-scott-declares-victory-on-sales-tax-break-for-manufacturers/2120706Rick Scott declares victory on sales tax break for manufacturers2013-05-14T06:29:42-04:0085899476124http://theadvocate.com/news/5966029-123/lawmakers-advance-bill-to-cutLawmakers advance bill to cut state contracts2013-05-14T07:56:12-04:0085899476025http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-local-hiring-20130512,0,6439732.storyBill would force contractors to hire Baltimore residents2013-05-14T07:17:48-04:0085899475977http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/13/massachusetts-foreclosure-numbers-fall-steeply-march-prompting-many-declare-crisis-over/APf7GrId5sMVo9Ge1FLWIK/story.htmlSigns show foreclosure to be crisis no longer in Mass.2013-05-14T06:58:29-04:0085899475930http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/health/small-businesses-mnsureSmall businesses wonder what health overhaul has in store for them2013-05-14T06:24:59-04:0085899476139http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/plenty-at-stake-for-montana-as-farm-bill-mark-up/article_4f1c7113-2258-51bb-880b-d3918a3c201e.htmlPlenty at stake for Montana as farm bill mark up begins2013-05-14T08:02:43-04:0085899476137http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/bullock-ceos-launch-main-street-montana-economic-development-project/article_b1734dd3-ba69-5966-b90a-57bbf920a6d7.htmlBullock, CEOs launch `Main Street Montana’ economic development project2013-05-14T08:01:52-04:0085899476062http://journalstar.com/business/local/nebraska-corn-planting-days-behind-normal/article_e106265c-6ec3-5863-b7a2-3a846377cae0.htmlNebraska corn planting 10 days behind normal2013-05-14T07:35:50-04:0085899476006http://www.northjersey.com/news/Bill_regulating_privatization_contracts_passes_NJ_Assembly_committee_.htmlBill regulating privatization contracts passes N.J. Senate, Assembly committee2013-05-14T07:12:07-04:0085899475992http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/05/lt_gov_kim_guadano_tours_shopr.html#incart_riverLt. Gov. Kim Guadagno visits Hoboken ShopRite that was ravaged by Sandy2013-05-14T07:07:02-04:0085899475946http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Assembly-acts-to-extend-farm-workers-rights-4512637.phpAssembly acts to extend farm workers' rights2013-05-14T06:34:34-04:0085899476089http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/13/2889758/groups-urge-help-for-states-unemployed.htmlGroups urge help for state’s unemployed2013-05-14T07:44:12-04:0085899476113http://newsok.com/oklahoma-seeks-more-consumers-damaged-by-mortgage-industry/article/3808863Oklahoma seeks more consumers damaged by mortgage industry2013-05-14T07:52:17-04:0085899476118http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130514/APN/1305140607Labor officials discussing rules with SC farmers2013-05-14T07:54:04-04:0085899475605http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/05/12/vehicle-mile-traveled-fee-oregon-earl-blumenauer-editorials-debates/2154561/Mileage fee now: Opposing view2013-05-13T06:45:23-04:0085899475603http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/05/13/gas-tax-virginia-mileage-fee-oregon-editorials-debates/2154565/Gas tax alternative drive takes wrong turn: Our view2013-05-13T06:43:48-04:0085899475586http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467134234625160.html?mod=WSJ_hps_LEFTTopStoriesRust-Belt reaches for immigrant tide2013-05-13T06:38:26-04:00