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NY website features farmers markets, wineries

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:03 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's new data transparency website now has information to help people find local farmers' markets, wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Fla. gov. vetoes nearly $400 million from budget

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:00 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who had a tough time winning cooperation this past year from the Republican-led Legislature, struck back on Monday by vetoing nearly $400 million from the state's new budget.

Kimco sells Mexican shopping center properties

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:05 -0400

NEW HYDE PARK, New York - Shopping center owner Kimco Realty Corp. said Monday that the sale of a nine-property Mexican shopping center portfolio to a local real estate operator has been completed for 2.78 billion pesos ($227 million).

Picker Fritz eager to help hometown of Davenport

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:43:27 -0400

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Make no mistake: Half of the "American Pickers" is from Davenport, Iowa - born and raised.

How loyalty programs influence the way you shop

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:56 -0400

NEW YORK - Loyalty programs at supermarkets used to be as simple as getting access to the cheaper advertised prices on store shelves.

APNewsBreak: Fla. gov. rejects Amazon deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:30 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority since coming into office, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state.

Pa. senator sees support to privatize wine, liquor

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:44:13 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - A second hearing in front of Pennsylvania state senators Tuesday on the liberalization of wine, beer and liquor laws appeared to solidify support for legislation that would allow private-sector sales of wine and liquor, but would not end every aspect of state control, as Gov. Tom Corbett has sought.

Sheriff puts fishing boat up for auction

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:46:36 -0400

HOUMA, Louisiana - The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office is offering its 38-foot-long fishing boat for sale on the online auction site eBay.

VDACS promoting farm markets with a punch card

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:04:04 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Fans of the local offerings at farmers' markets now have another incentive to seek them out.

Estimate: Illinois to lose $212M in online taxes

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:34:31 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - New estimates show the state of Illinois will lose $212 million in unpaid sales taxes from online purchases during 2013.

Couple collects pieces from memory lane

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:55:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Avid antiques collectors Bob and Alice Miller of Hempfield were at a Texas flea market about 30 years ago when he spied an incongruous find: a souvenir plate of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Reality TV's new stars: Small businesses

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:18:41 -0400

NEW YORK - Reality-show producers are finding that there's no business like small business.

Disney drops bid to trademark Day of Dead name

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:37:15 -0400

SANTA ANA, California - Disney has dropped an effort to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" holiday celebrated by millions in Mexico and the U.S.

Farmers market opens at state fairgrounds

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:07:22 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - The Illinois Products Farmers' Market is opening for its sixth season at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.

Internet sales tax bill faces tough sell in House

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:58:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet.

Bills would allow wine tasting at farmers markets

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:43:09 -0400

LANSING, Michigan - The state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would allow small winemakers to get permits to offer tastings and sell wine at farmers markets around Michigan.

May marks start of farmers' markets in Virginia

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:05:20 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - With the arrival of May, farm markets are opening for business across Virginia.

NH online retailers balk at new US sales tax bill

Sun, 05 May 2013 09:10:06 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - When Rondo Music moved from New Jersey to New Hampshire in 2005, company president Kurt Zentmaier was happy to discard a long row of binders stuffed with paperwork on churches, charities and other customers claiming to be exempt from paying sales tax. There was one for each letter of the alphabet, and the "S'' binder alone was nearly 4 inches thick.

Downtown Farmers' Market returns to Des Moines

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:32:25 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa's largest farmers market is opening its 38th season in downtown Des Moines despite cold weather.

Resale of unsafe guns limited under Assembly bill

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:10:37 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Peace officers and members of the military seeking to resell handguns that aren't approved by the California Department of Justice could sell them only to other authorized individuals under a bill that passed the Assembly on Thursday.

Local food movement catches on in Casper

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:10:37 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Steve Ford takes pride in his heirloom tomatoes.

Spotify's Top 10 most streamed tracks

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:50:36 -0400

The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Monday, April 22, to Sunday, April 28:

Car used by Winston Churchill being sold on eBay

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:14:33 -0400

BERLIN - A rare car once used by Britain's wartime leader Winston Churchill is being sold on the auction site eBay.

Peninsula growers discuss single farmers market

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:27:09 -0400

KENAI, Alaska - Kenai Peninsula farmers and gardeners would bring produce to a central location under a plan being discussed with Kenai Peninsula Food Bank officials.

Kan. ag officials tout new farmers' market law

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:55:45 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - Kansas agriculture officials say a new law taking effect in July will help a growing number of farmers' markets across the state.