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$1 Billion Plan Could Put 25,000 People To Work in WashingtonState lawmakers say talks continue on a more than $1 billion public-works package that could potentially put 25,000 people to work, many starting in the summer construction season just months away. ...continue |
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Duluth Seeks Update In Hiring RulesYou could hardly call the city of Duluth a nimble employer. ...continue |
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Will New jobs Help Commercial Properties?A respected report on commercial real estate trends in Southern California suggests that several months of encouraging employment reports could bode well for the owners of vacant office buildings and distribution centers. ...continue |
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Applebee's Veterans Day Free Meals for Vets & Active Duty Military ContinuesOn Veterans Day (Friday, Nov. 11), Applebee's will once again offer free meals to veterans and active duty military. ...continue |
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Obama Will Mandate Head Start CompetitionLow-performing Head Start programs for preschool children will be required to compete for federal funds under a rule President Obama plans to announce outside Philadelphia today. ...continue |
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Democrats Propose Jobs Bills That Would Help Tech CollegesState Democrats announced a package of job creation bills they plan to introduce later this week that would funnel money to technical colleges facing filled classes and waiting lists or job training programs. ...continue |
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Postal Service May Close Near 10% of Nationwide LocationsThe U.S. Postal Service today announced that it is considering closing up to 3,700 of its 32,000 locations nationwide. ...continue |
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Info on Affordable Colleges at Your Fingertips, Thanks to USDOEThe U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has released its online College Affordability and Transparency Center, which can help prospective students identify the most affordable colleges and the best fits for their financial situation. ...continue |
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Solar Energy Shines at University of Maryland Eastern ShoreSolar energy inspired a powerful partnership. In a victory for green energy enthusiasts, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and SunEdison have activated a 2.2 megawatt solar-energy facility on the institution's campus. ...continue |
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Labor Secretary Hilda Solis Calls for Congress to Extend Jobless Benefits, Create JobsSpeaking at a center for the unemployed in California, U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis chided Congress and Sen. Jim Bunning, R- Kentucky, Friday for failing to pass an extension for unemployment benefits before recess today, warning that hundreds of thousands of people will stop receiving unemployment checks if no action is taken soon. ...continue |
