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Maricopa County advances $2.2 billion budget

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:14:04 -0400

PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has advanced a $2.2 billion budget proposal that would lower spending, reduce taxes and increase employee pay.

On top of big salaries, companies pile on perks

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:13:30 -0400

NEW YORK - Wynn Resorts pays for founder and CEO Steve Wynn's residence at its tony Las Vegas hotel and casino at a cost of nearly $452,000.

Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:26:17 -0400

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal Wednesday to apply only to state employees.

House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:33 -0400

WASHINGTON - House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Democrats criticized the legislation as a blatant attempt to allow a foreign company to avoid environmental review.

Jindal-backed retirement change delayed by a year

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:05 -0400

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Lawmakers have delayed the start date of Gov. Bobby Jindal's signature retirement achievement from last year, a law that would shift future rank-and-file state workers to a 401(k)-style retirement plan.

Pa. auditor general gives layoff notices to 67

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:34:45 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Dozens of employees of the Pennsylvania auditor general's office are in line to be laid off because of budget cuts.

3 former executives sue Carbon Motors over pay

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:28:46 -0400

CONNERSVILLE, Indiana - Three former executive vice presidents of a company that planned to build high-tech police cars at an eastern Indiana factory have sued the corporation for more than $600,000 in deferred wages.

Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million in 2012

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:22:48 -0400

CEO pay has been going in one direction for the past three years: up.

XanGo juice hit with 2nd lawsuit claiming looting

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:23 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A co-founder of exotic juice maker XanGo LLC - one of Utah's most successful brands - has filed a lawsuit claiming his partners are looting the company for exotic vacations and luxury gifts.

Puerto Rico's Culebra awaits new hospital, school

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:39 -0400

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico's tiny island of Culebra has been forever dependent on the U.S. territory for food, jobs and health care, but the territory's governor is cutting some of those strings.

Key House chairman slams Senate immigration bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:24 -0400

WASHINGTON - A key House committee chairman on Wednesday sharply criticized a wide-ranging immigration bill just passed by a Senate committee, underscoring the difficulties ahead as the politically volatile measure moves forward in a divided Congress.

Fisher-Price moving, eliminating about 100 NY jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:11 -0400

EAST AURORA, New York - Toy maker Fisher-Price says it's moving or eliminating roughly 100 jobs from its New York operations as part of restructuring by parent company Mattel Inc.

Fisher-Price moving, eliminating about 100 NY jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:39 -0400

EAST AURORA, New York - Toy maker Fisher-Price said Wednesday it's moving or eliminating roughly 100 jobs from its operations in the state as part of restructuring by parent company Mattel Inc.

Cuomo: Create tax-free zones around SUNY campuses

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:07:54 -0400

ALBANY, New York - High-tech businesses from other states and abroad that move onto or next to college campuses in New York would operate free of all business, property and personal income taxes for 10 years under a proposal released Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

State report: Bell faces crisis after scandal

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:55:23 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The modest Los Angeles suburb that became the poster child for municipal corruption when it was discovered three years ago that its municipal leaders had looted millions of dollars from its treasury remains deeply in debt and on the verge of financial crisis, according to a report released Wednesday by the state Controller's Office

Chippewa Cree tribe suspends special election

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:40 -0400

GREAT FALLS, Montana - The Chippewa Cree tribe has delayed a special election to pick a new leader after its ousted chairman challenged an election board decision to disqualify him as a candidate.

Wal-Mart hires Hill & Knowlton executive

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:14 -0400

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. named Dan Bartlett, most recently president and CEO of the U.S. arm of global business advisory firm Hill & Knowlton Strategies, as its new executive vice president of corporate affairs.

Lifespan lays off dozens, cuts vacant jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:28 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Hospital network Lifespan is laying off dozens of workers and trimming empty jobs as part of an effort to cut nearly $150 million in expenses over the next two years.

Corbett says distribution center will bring jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:17:25 -0400

HAZLETON, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Corbett says American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is planning a $160 million-plus distribution center near Hazleton that is projected to generate nearly 400 jobs.

Wis.-based Ministry Health Care to cut 225 jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:33 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Ministry Health Care has announced plans to lay off about 225 to 250 employees, citing a drop in the number of patients and cuts in federal reimbursement levels.

Van-Rob Automotive expanding in Manchester

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:05 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Automotive supplier Van-Rob will expand its plant in Coffee County, adding 104 jobs.

Amazon unit to expand in Fairfax Co., add 500 jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:10:16 -0400

HERNDON, Virginia - A subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. is expanding in Fairfax County and expects to provide 500 new jobs.

N. Ind. ambulance plant with 165 workers closing

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:37 -0400

ELKHART, Indiana - A northern Indiana factory where 165 workers build ambulances will be shut down by its new owner in a decision announced a week after the same company said it would close a nearby recreational vehicle plant with about 500 workers.

Hammond's proposed budget calls for pay hikes

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:06 -0400

HAMMOND, Louisiana - Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster's proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year calls for raising the pay of city employees even though their wage hikes once again will not reflect national cost-of-living index gains.

Genesis Energy expands with new jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:14:10 -0400

NATCHEZ, Mississippi - Genesis Energy plans to more than double its railcar capacity at its terminal in the Natchez-Adams County Port.