Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Economy85899476261http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467273400201676.htmlD.C.-area offices feel a pinch2013-05-15T06:21:08-04:0085899475586http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467134234625160.html?mod=WSJ_hps_LEFTTopStoriesRust-Belt reaches for immigrant tide2013-05-13T06:38:26-04:0085899475574http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323744604578475043181969484.html?dsk=yObama, Texas and jobs2013-05-13T06:35:16-04:0085899475059http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-08/republican-governor-congress-fissure-seen-with-online-bid.htmlRepublican governors, Congress split on online tax bill2013-05-09T07:46:36-04:0085899474318http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/energy/article/Perry-makes-a-plea-to-Obama-4493370.phpPerry makes a plea to Obama2013-05-07T07:52:22-04:0085899473815http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-citizen-soldiers-20130506,0,6250161.story?utm_source=feedlyServing their country, losing their jobs2013-05-06T06:52:53-04:0085899473805http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/05/california-outsourcing-jobs-texas-louisiana/?utm_source=feedlyWant this state job? Apply to Texas2013-05-06T06:49:48-04:0085899476487http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/jeffcos_105_million_non-sewer.htmlJeffco's $105 million non-sewer deal another step to exit bankruptcy, officials say2013-05-15T07:54:43-04:0085899476024http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130514/NEWS02/305130017/Bentley-Good-possibility-Airbus-supplier-jobs-will-come-MontgomeryBentley -- 'Good possibility' Airbus supplier jobs will come to Montgomery2013-05-14T07:17:45-04:0085899475102http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/home_brewers_wait_on_gov_rober.htmlHome brewers wait on Gov. Robert Bentley's decision2013-05-09T08:06:59-04:0085899475019http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182317722/homebrewing-soon-to-be-legal-in-all-50-statesHome brewing: Soon to be legal in all 50 states2013-05-09T07:34:39-04:0085899474376http://blog.al.com/east-alabama/2013/05/alabamas_tourism_up_5_percent.htmlAlabama's tourism up 5 percent, state welcome center director says2013-05-07T08:25:52-04:0085899473778http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130506/NEWS02/305060015/Online-sales-tax-set-pass?nclick_check=1Online sales tax set to pass2013-05-06T06:40:13-04:0085899476435http://adn.com/2013/05/14/2902343/parnell-meeting-with-banks-agencies.htmlParnell meeting with banks, agencies in New York2013-05-15T07:32:48-04:0085899476104http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-14/sequestration-hitting-federal-unemployment-benefitsSequestration hitting federal unemployment benefits2013-05-14T07:49:47-04:0085899475428http://www.adn.com/2013/05/09/2896977/auditors-agree-to-review-denali.htmlAuditors agree to review Denali Commission2013-05-10T07:59:52-04:0085899473931http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-05/seafood-industry-hires-boost-alaska-seasonal-employmentSeafood industry hires boost Alaska seasonal employment2013-05-06T07:55:35-04:0085899475404http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/lawmakers-briefed-ua-airport-audits.html?iLawmakers briefed on UA, airport audits2013-05-10T07:44:30-04:0085899474363http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/business-labor-say-inaction-leaves-unemployment-debt-burden.html?iBusiness, labor say inaction leaves unemployment debt burden2013-05-07T08:18:13-04:0085899477042http://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 cuts2013-05-17T07:00:47-04:0085899476689http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-california-housing-april-20130515,0,3389505.story?utm_source=feedlyCalifornia's housing market surges in April2013-05-16T07:01:28-04:0085899475982http://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)2013-05-14T07:04:50-04:0085899475589http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-20130513,0,42.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyMid-size airports suffer biggest cuts in airline service2013-05-13T06:38:46-04:0085899475259http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/09/governor-business-specialist-san-diego/?utm_source=feedlyGov's specialist to connect dots for SD businesses2013-05-10T06:41:14-04:0085899475236http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-california-ag-files-suit-against-jpmorgan-chase-alleging-debtcollection-abuses-20130509,0,6695376.story?utm_source=feedlyCalifornia accuses JPMorgan Chase of debt-collection abuses2013-05-10T06:34:23-04:0085899474961http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/california-capitol-fight-between-charities-done-for-the-year.htmlCalifornia Capitol fight between charities done for the year2013-05-09T07:13:03-04:0085899474956http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-pc-unions-lawmakers-line-up-against-koch-brothers-20130508,0,2671523.storyUnions, lawmakers line up against Koch brothers2013-05-09T07:11:15-04:0085899474577http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dell-jarvis-20130508,0,4988716.story?utm_source=feedlyTwo Prop. 13 defenders decry abuse of loophole by corporations2013-05-08T06:47:03-04:0085899474568http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/07/jones-made-in-usa-bill-is-back/?utm_source=feedly'Made in USA' bill is back2013-05-08T06:44:15-04:0085899474490http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-08/california-guard-firefighting-aircraft-threatened-by-cuts.htmlCalifornia Guard firefighting aircraft threatened by cuts2013-05-08T06:14:39-04:0085899474163http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-senate-bills-20130506,0,6767519.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyCalifornia Senate acts on pay phone rates, drug sales2013-05-07T06:44:40-04:0085899474149http://finance.yahoo.com/news/calif-agency-says-pg-e-205017803.htmlCalif agency says PG&E should pay $2.25B for blast2013-05-07T06:39:40-04:0085899473818http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-capitol-business-beat-20130506,0,1869554.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyBill would create 'Made in California' label2013-05-06T06:54:41-04:0085899476706http://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 zones2013-05-16T07:10:41-04:0085899475052http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-09/colorado-will-tax-pot-up-to-25-as-lawmakers-set-rules.htmlColorado will tax pot up to 25% as lawmakers set rules2013-05-09T07:43:35-04:0085899474922http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324059704578471442138179864.html?mod=WSJ_hpsMIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecondFirst laws passed for Colorado pot market2013-05-09T06:51:37-04:0085899474066http://ctmirror.com/story/19915/malloy%E2%80%99s-sandy-plan-worries-coastal-mayorsMalloy’s Sandy plan worries coastal mayors2013-05-07T04:24:55-04:0085899475126http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/305090048/Minimum-wage-increase-tabledMinimum wage increase tabled2013-05-09T08:36:23-04:0085899476945http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400785/fla-gov-rejects-amazon-deal.htmlFla. gov. rejects Amazon deal2013-05-17T06:23:58-04:0085899476348http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-orlando-consumer-distress-study-20130515,0,2119209.storyOrlando still most 'financially distressed' in U.S., despite slight 1st-quarter improvement2013-05-15T06:57:13-04:0085899475942http://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 manufacturers2013-05-14T06:29:42-04:0085899475568http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/12/3391258/florida-economy-improves-but-will.htmlFlorida economy improves, but will it help Gov. Scott?2013-05-13T06:32:12-04:0085899474129http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/06/3383474/federal-appeals-court-florida.htmlFederal appeals court: Florida law prohibiting hiring of companies tied to Cuba is unconstitutional2013-05-07T06:18:42-04:0085899476847http://onlineathens.com/breaking-news/2013-05-16/georgias-jobless-rate-drops-82-percentGeorgia's jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent2013-05-16T08:33:04-04:0085899474725http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/deal-vetoes-2-bills-after-legislators-motives-ques/nXj6z/Deal vetoes 2 bills after legislator’s motives questioned2013-05-08T07:56:43-04:0085899473847http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/lax-forfeiture-law-loaded-with-potential-for-abuse/nXcgK/Lax forfeiture law loaded with potential for abuse2013-05-06T07:12:46-04:0085899477129http://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 occupancy2013-05-17T07:45:33-04:0085899476450http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/05/hawaii-tourism-authority-issues-rfps.htmlHawaii Tourism Authority issues RFPs for China, Taiwan marketing contracts2013-05-15T07:39:54-04:0085899475797http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/05/10/hawaiis-economic-growth-forecast-to.htmlHawaii’s economic growth forecast to outpace rest of U.S.2013-05-13T08:12:23-04:0085899475796http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/05/hawaii-hotel-room-rates-highest-among.htmlHawaii hotel room rates highest among top five U.S. markets in Q12013-05-13T08:12:05-04:0085899475438http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/05/09/initial-unemployment-claims-in-hawaii.htmlInitial unemployment claims in Hawaii up 3%2013-05-10T08:05:47-04:0085899475437http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/print-edition/2013/05/10/legislature-gets-mostly-decent-grades.htmlLegislature gets mostly decent grades for impact on business2013-05-10T08:05:25-04:0085899475067http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/05/09/hawaii-sees-14-percent-increase-in.htmlHawaii sees 14 percent increase in properties facing foreclosure2013-05-09T07:48:23-04:0085899474698http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130508__Senator_takes_action_on_homestead_issues.html?id=206551771Senator takes action on homestead issues2013-05-08T07:44:15-04:0085899474697http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130507__no_wait_necessary.html?id=206386561&c=nNo wait necessary2013-05-08T07:42:11-04:0085899474306http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/hawaiinewspremium/20130507__no_wait_necessary.html?id=206386561No Wait Necessary2013-05-07T07:48:26-04:0085899474301http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/20130506__pick_and_choose.html?id=206234601'Pick and choose'2013-05-07T07:46:39-04:0085899475799http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/05/13/2573967/agricultural-attractions-gain.htmlAgricultural attractions gain new protection2013-05-13T08:13:47-04:0085899475441http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_9c930e3d-b0c0-575b-b047-7af863567711.htmlAverage Idaho wages dropped in 20122013-05-10T08:07:00-04:0085899475440http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/state/article_f579e85a-d485-5c80-a739-aa801f82edf5.htmlState to help people displaced by foreclosure2013-05-10T08:06:39-04:0085899474317http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/may/07/otter-woos-gun-makers-to-set-up-shop-in-idaho/Otter woos gun makers to set up shop in Idaho2013-05-07T07:52:07-04:0085899474823http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20130508/NEWS05/305080057/Economic-development-agency-OKs-money-lawmaker-s-Carmel-companyEconomic development agency OKs money to lawmaker's Carmel company2013-05-09T05:58:44-04:0085899476562http://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 sites2013-05-16T07:29:10-04:0085899477114http://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 say2013-05-17T08:13:35-04:0085899476124http://theadvocate.com/news/5966029-123/lawmakers-advance-bill-to-cutLawmakers advance bill to cut state contracts2013-05-14T07:56:12-04:0085899476444http://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?2013-05-15T07:37:26-04:0085899474990http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/08/news/augusta/raw-milk-poultry-and-produce-bills-easing-small-farm-oversight-clear-big-legislative-hurdle/Raw milk, poultry and produce: Bills easing small-farm oversight clear big legislative hurdle2013-05-09T07:25:18-04:0085899476683http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-lacker-fed-20130515,0,6163708.storyMd. economy will continue to feel government spending cuts2013-05-16T06:59:43-04:0085899476476http://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 success2013-05-15T07:50:08-04:0085899476025http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-local-hiring-20130512,0,6439732.storyBill would force contractors to hire Baltimore residents2013-05-14T07:17:48-04:0085899475021http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-hospital-rate-data-20130508,0,2457021.storyHospital rates vary significantly, Medicare data show2013-05-09T07:34:54-04:0085899474247http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/blog/bs-md-honey-bees-killed-20130507,0,2979081.storyWinter honey bee deaths devastate keepers, puzzle scientists2013-05-07T07:22:29-04:0085899477051http://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 visit2013-05-17T06:56:14-04:0085899476643http://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 mission2013-05-16T06:35:23-04:0085899476402http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/14/nonprofit-boston-community-capital-receives-million-help-homeowners/GmjmNvPlStQvQPpYTA7L1K/story.html$25 million loan aimed at saving homes2013-05-15T07:19:45-04:0085899475977http://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.2013-05-14T06:58:29-04:0085899475689http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/05/12/taunton-and-needham-defense-plants-crosshairs-cuts-hundreds-layoffs-possible/KMZa6FrFBev8vFh0HOI8JO/story.htmlProposed budget cuts imperil defense jobs in Mass.2013-05-13T07:22:16-04:0085899475334http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/10/mass-gov-patrick-join-ireland-trade-mission/WV174Nwend7XhzhqEQBHlK/story.htmlGov. Patrick to join Ireland trade mission2013-05-10T07:13:43-04:0085899476949http://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 exports2013-05-17T06:25:48-04:0085899476587http://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 says2013-05-16T06:16:08-04:0085899476257http://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'2013-05-15T06:19:55-04:0085899474491http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/POLITICS02/305080354/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-Senate-OKs-bills-expand-state-s-wine-beer-salesMichigan Senate OKs bills to expand state's wine, beer sales2013-05-08T06:14:41-04:0085899474483http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/08/us-usa-detroit-funds-idUSBRE94704P20130508Hedge funds in search of distress take a look at Detroit2013-05-08T06:11:19-04:0085899476649http://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 creation2013-05-16T06:24:50-04:0085899476289http://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 bill2013-05-15T06:22:20-04:0085899475930http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/health/small-businesses-mnsureSmall businesses wonder what health overhaul has in store for them2013-05-14T06:24:59-04:0085899475551http://www.startribune.com/local/207071421.htmlVikings stadium funding plan relies on bars' culture, marketing and 'whales'2013-05-13T06:23:55-04:0085899474856http://www.startribune.com/politics/206700951.htmlSenate votes 39-28 to increase Minnesota's minimum wage2013-05-09T06:29:31-04:0085899474855http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/206700491.htmlMinnesota Gov. Mark Dayton working on new Vikings stadium funding plan2013-05-09T06:28:56-04:00