Vermont Jobs Hindered by Tax Increase
A move to increase taxes could hurt the creation of Vermont jobs. Both the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives recently voted against extending a domestic production tax deduction, which will create an increase in taxes for manufacturers, farmers, contractors and others. The deduction is meant to protect and grow domestic manufacturing and other productive [...]
Jobs in Delaware Get Tax Incentive
Companies looking to relocate and create jobs in Delaware, as well as existing employers that attract those companies to the state, now have a monetary incentive to do so. “BFF” or Business Finders’ Fee Tax Credits – an effort to bring new businesses to Delaware – is gaining bipartisan support throughout the state. The effort [...]
Emergency Management Jobs in Vermont Recognized
Those with emergency management jobs in Vermont were recently recognized for their hard work. Visit http://ambulancejobs.com to learn more. Gov. Jim Douglas recently announced that Vermont Emergency Management has been fully accredited by the national Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Vermont is now one of 22 states and four jurisdictions with an accredited program. EMAP is [...]
Portland Jobs for Secretaries and Admin Assistants
Positions for executive secretaries and administrative assistants are among the most popular jobs Portland Oregon has to offer. Secretary and admin occupations are ideal for people seeking clerical jobs. These workers are responsible for providing high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports and handling information requests. They also perform clerical functions, such as [...]
South Carolina Jobs Added in February
More South Carolina jobs were added during February as the state’s unemployment rate remained steady. During February, South Carolina’s unemployment rate remained at 12.5 percent for the second month in a row, following an increase from 12.4 percent during January. Despite its stability, the state’s rate is higher than the national average of 9.7 percent. [...]
Jobs in Vermont from Capital Construction Bill
A bill awaiting passage in the Senate will help create hundreds of jobs in Vermont. Earlier this month, the Vermont House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 790, the Fiscal Year 2011 Capital Construction Bill, which is now headed to the state Senate for approval. The annual bill provides $72 million in capital improvements to [...]
Jobs in Raleigh, N.C. Supported by JobsNOW
A new legislative package would help create jobs in Raleigh and assist businesses hiring for North Carolina jobs. Gov. Bev Perdue is urging the North Carolina General Assembly to pass JobsNOW, a legislative package that would help small businesses create and maintain jobs. The package includes tax incentives, grants and an expansion of the small [...]
Jobs in New Hampshire Created, Supported by Initiative
A new initiative would help create more jobs in New Hampshire while maintaining existing positions and supporting worker training. Gov. John Lynch is urging the House Labor, Industry and Rehabilitative Services Committee to pass legislation that will implement New Hampshire Working, a jobs initiative that will help companies and workers amidst the current economic climate. [...]
Minnesota Jobs Dropped in February
More Minnesota jobs were lost during February as the state’s unemployment rate remained stable. During February, Minnesota’s unemployment rate remained even at 7.3 percent for the second month in a row, following a decrease from 7.4 percent during January. The state’s current rate is lower than the national average of 9.7 percent. Minnesota had a [...]
Jobs in Maine Would Result from Bill
Voters will now decide the fate of a bill that would create more jobs in Maine. The Maine State Legislature and Gov. John E. Baldacci recently approved a job creation investment package totaling $57.8 million, with $13.5 million being eliminated from the June ballot, and total new bonding in the proposal totaling $44.3 million. The [...]