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Texas doesn t need Washingtons help to recover (Texas job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Texas) As some states reach out for more stimulus funding Texas Governor Rick Perry seems pretty adamant that he wants to keep the federal government out of Texan affairs. Perry's closing remarks at a recent conference clearly expressed his disatisfaction with the effects of some federal decisions on the southern state's economy. The Governor called for
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Job creation means reducing government in Connecticut (Connecticut job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Connecticut) Competition for jobs is fierce throughout the US, not only between job seekers but between states too as governments court the attention of big business to bring employment to their constituents and revenue in to their budgets. Connecticut however is not competing very well in this cut throat environment and according to some measurements it
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Governor Lynch lanuches plan to create jobs in New Hampshire (New Hampshire job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/New Hampshire) With New Hampshire's unemployment rate hovering around 6.7% in December the state was doing better than many others who struggle with double digit figures, however that doesn't mean the granite state isn't struggling. Just like anywhere else across the country jobs are being lost, the unemployed can't find new work, and the government is under
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Will The Michigan Turnaround Plan Work (Michigan job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Michigan) Figures and statistics measuring unemployment and job creation are being monitored more closely than ever these days, but do they actually hold any weight In a state like Michigan, where unemployment is said to be as high as 14.6%, many are claiming that as bad as this figure may seem, the truth is even harder to take. Read more: Will The
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Will gambling revenues save jobs in Kentucky (Kentucky job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Kentucky) Balancing the state budget is a challenge facing legislators all across the nation as money coming in continues to fall and outgoing costs continue to to rise. Kentucky's Governor Steve Beshear has been ridiculed for basing his budget on the expected income from new gambling facilities in the state and both chambers of Kentucky's state government
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Job creation means new image for the Sunshine State (Florida job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Florida) It seems there are very few unaffected by the current economic recession as it continues to dominate our daily news and daily lives, however some states do seem to be suffering more than others. The unemployment rate in Florida hovers around 12% according to news reports, but if you were to count those who have dropped out of the workforce and
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Delawares fiscal prudence due to attract jobs to the state (Delaware job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Delaware) As the season for state of the state speeches is upon us, many businesses are watching to see what states are proving to be business-friendly locations in the coming years, and Delaware has made every effort to put itself in the running. Read more: Delawares fiscal prudence due to attract jobs to the state [click]
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Alabama s Governor Riley Spends Money To Create Jobs (Alabama job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Alabama) There is much speculation on budgets as both state and federal government struggle to make ends meet during a time where there is less money coming in and a great need for public spending. Alabama's Republican Governor Bob Riley addressed his budgetary plans in his recent State of the State speech, but are his announcements realistic Read more:
Tags: job creation, balancing the budget. Alabama Comments: 0.

Wisconsin looks for new ways to survive the bad times (Wisconsin job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Wisconsin) New year, new budget, same limitations. Last year Wisconsin's government officials were searching out all and any areas that could survive cut backs so as to try keep the unbalanced economy is check. This year however, with rising unemployment and therefore falling government revenues, officials are desperate to create jobs in any way they can.
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Governor McDonnell works to keep Virginia business friendly (Virginia job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Virginia) As the season for State of the State speeches is upon us you will probably hear the same words echoing throughout every state in the country - jobs jobs jobs. From California to Virginia everyone wants the same thing - to attract business to their state, to get their populations back to work and to reduce the rapidly increasing numbers living on
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Tax credits give Ohio the chance to increase manufacturing and jobs (Ohio job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Ohio) With unemployment in Ohio now hovering above the already double digit national level, many are wondering when and from where the relief will ever come. Some good news began to surface recently about the potential for opening manufacturing facilities to supply the growing renewable energy industry which has grown across many states. Read more:
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Is Gambling Going To Save Jobs In Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Pennsylvania) Although the state unemployment rate fell 4 points to 8.5% in November there are still many people out of work and the state government is still struggling to keep a balance. The priority is to both retain and create jobs and to balance the state budget which has become difficult given the drop in income tax revenue and the increase in
Tags: gambling, slot machines. Pennsylvania Comments: 0.

Kansas on the road to recovery with new job openings (Kansas job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Kansas) Things may be looking up in Kansas as the rate of unemployment has seen a decline for the fourth month in a row. However despite these small steps forward, the market for job seekers remains bleak. Although the jobless rate fell from 7.8% in July to 6.3% in October, the number of people without work is still significantly higher than this time
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California struggles to create jobs as tax revenues plummet (California job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/California) Although the economic downturn has taken its toll on many throughout all states in the nation, it would appear than none have fallen so far as the once golden state of California. Last week Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger found himself focusing his State of the State address on the same issue he focused on when he took office six years ago - jobs.
Tags: tax revenues, job creation. California Comments: 0.

The Excelsior Jobs Program to spur job creation in New York (New York job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/New York) As the first signs of recovery start to surface around the nation, state governments are coming out of their defensive protective stance and rather than just seeking to maintain the status quo they are now beginning to take steps forward once again. That appears to be what New York's Governor David Paterson outlined in his recent State of the
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Oklahoma to get tough on fraudulent worker injury claims (Oklahoma job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Oklahoma) In today's tough economic environment it seems all states, and countries for that matter, are vying for the attention of big business to set up factories or facilities in their area and provide jobs to local people. Oklahoma is not exempt from this search and as Senate President, Republican Glenn Coffee is making moves to overhaul the worker
Tags: worker injury, injured on the job. Oklahoma Comments: 0.

Louisiana fares well in the crisis by attracting big business (Louisiana job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Louisiana) In a year that has seen record numbers of job losses across the nation and increasing numbers claiming unemployment for extended periods, it is a significant achievement that Louisiana managed to offset the losses and actually gained jobs in 2009. Read more: Louisiana fares well in the crisis by attracting big business [click]
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Nurturing local business and fostering job creation in Missouri (Missouri job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Missouri) As the well of federal funding begins to dry, legislators are carefully selecting the recipients and projects for the remainder of Missouri's $4 billion stimulus package. Last year saw $2.2 billion allocated to limiting jobs cuts and stabilizing the state economy so as to balance the state budget, but with $900 million remaining many are arguing
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Wisconsin takes the green road to job creation (Wisconsin job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Wisconsin) Job seekers in Wisconsin are feeling discouraged, to say the very least. Unemployment checks have been delayed in their arrival, the unemployment rate stood at 8.4% in October and the number of people who had been unemployed for longer than 6 months rose to 38%. Many are wondering what the answer is and Governor Jim Doyle insists that a brighter
Tags: job creation, renewable energy. Wisconsin Comments: 1.

Tax Incentives Bring New Jobs To Louisville (Kentucky job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Kentucky) Kentucky, like many states, has been grappling with the issue of rapidly rising unemployment all year now. Currently 11.2% of the state's working age population is unemployed and so Governor Beshear has introduced an incentive program to encourage and assist local businesses to create new jobs and maintain currently held positions. Read more:
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Will a railway bring jobs to Florida (Florida job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Florida) All this talk of job creation seems to have caused politicians and the unemployed alike to support projects that may otherwise be slated as ridiculous. Today in Florida's Senate a debate will be held on building a commuter rail system in Orlando and many are asking if the jobs it would create are really worth the cost. Read more: Will a railway
Tags: sun rail, railway project. Florida Comments: 0.

Things are looking up in Louisiana (Louisiana job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Louisiana) The Louisiana Economic Outlook report has projected that 17,800 new jobs will be created in 2010, and a further 18,000 in 2011 - figures which, if achieved, will bring record levels of employment to the state. However projections aren't the only thing looking brighter in Louisiana this week. Read more: Things are looking up in Louisiana [click]
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The Job Situation In Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania continues to remain below that national avergae unemployment with a seasonally adjusted rate of 8.8% in October. However being less worse off than the very worst is not enough to keep the unemployed works of Pennsylvania satisfied this holiday season. Although the number of non farm jobs rose by 10,600 in October, many people are
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Who will create jobs in Wisconsin (Wisconsin job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Wisconsin) Although some states are suffering more than others, none have been spared by the unemployment that has spread rapidly across the nation. Wisconsin's joblessness seems to be improving slightly, having decreased from 8.4% unemployed in August to 7.6% this month. But does this figure represent the reality If seasonally adjusted Wisconsin's
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Dredging of the Delaware: jobs or disaster (Delaware job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Delaware) As Delaware's unemployment figures reach record highs, people are desperately seeking solutions and demanding action. October saw 8.7% of Delaware's workforce out of jobs, up from 5.5% this time last year. As Valero Energy in Delaware City recently announced the closure of its refinery there will now be 550 more people looking for jobs in an
Tags: river dredging, port jobs. Delaware Comments: 0.

South Dakota looks outside for jobs (South Dakota job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/South Dakota) South Dakota may not be struggling quite as hard as other states, but that hasn't stopped them from staying focused With state's such as Michigan struggling with 15% unemployment, some would think South Dakota feel little stress with their mere 5% unemployed, but Senator John Thune is stressing the importance of exports to keep South Dakota
Tags: exports, foreign markets. South Dakota Comments: 0.

Green Jobs Not The Answer In Iowa (Iowa job creation)

Posted by freelance: (job creation/Iowa) Iowa, like most states, continues to watch its rate of unemployment creep gradually upwards as many industries suffer and businesses shut down. The rate of unemployment reached 6.7% last month, compared with 4.3% this time last year. Read more: Green Jobs Not The Answer In Iowa [click]
Tags: green jobs, biofuels. Iowa Comments: 0.