Small businesses in WV able to apply for low-interest disaster loans
Small businesses in West Virginia are now able to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages incurred during the severe storms and flooding in the sate last spring.
Boeing to find new buyers for Max jets originally built for Chinese airlines
Boeing plans to find new customers for the Boeing 737 Max jets that were built for Chinese airlines. China’s aviation regulators have not yet approved the delivery.
Minnesota utility regulators approve Xcel Energy solar project, expected to cost at least $575 million
The MN Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve a solar project that is expected to cost at least $575 million. The plant will cover 3,497 acres in the Becker area.
NJ looks to extend online gambling authorization another 10 years
New Jersey lawmakers are considering extending the authorization for online gambling another ten years as online gambling is producing record revenue for the state this year.
Flagstaff to increase minimum wage to $16.80 starting Jan.1
Flagstaff, Arizona, will raise its minimum wage to $16.80 from $15.50 starting Jan. 1, 2023. Voters passed a minimum wage act in 2016 to offset the increase in the cost of living.
North Carolina sports-gambling venue opens at the Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain
A new sports-gambling venue has opened in North Carolina that will be opened 24 hours a day. The venue was opened inside the Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain.
Buffalo, NY, Starbucks union organizer resigns, claims she was forced out for her union leadership
Jaz Brisack, the Starbucks barista who helped lead the unionization effort of a Starbucks in Buffalo, NY, last year, is now saying she is being forced out due to her union leadership.
Bingo, Lite-Brite, Nerf in the running for National Toy Hall of Fame
Voting has opened for the finalists to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Some of the classic toys on the ballot are bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Lite-Brite and Nerf Toys.
Panel discussion on whether Atlantic City should ban smoking in casinos is canceled
A discussion between an Atlantic City casino executive and a group of anti-smokers around whether casinos in Atlantic City should ban smoking on the gambling floor has been canceled.
Warren Buffett-owned firm partnering with West Virginia to create industrial park powered by renewable energy
Berkshire Hathaway Energy's BHE Renewables, owned by Warren Buffett, is partnering with West Virginia to create an industrial park powered by renewable energy.
Federal officials grant 40-year license to South Carolina nuclear fuel plant
A South Carolina factory that makes fuel for nuclear plants has received a license to keep operating for 40 years. The factory is one of three nuclear fuel plants in the U.S.
Pacific Northwest cherry harvest smallest in 14 years due to cold
The Pacific Northwest cherry harvest is the smallest since 2008 due to a spring snowstorm that hit the cherry bloom in April, an event that has never happened before.
Delaware Park Casino & Racing has donated $7,500 to the Boys & Girls Club of DE
Delaware Park Casino & Racing is donating $7,500 to the Boys & Girls Club of DE. There are donation boxes throughout the casino to collect unused vouchers from guests.
Union, GE reach agreement to speed up raises at Massachusetts plant
General Electric Co. and the largest union representing their workers have reached an agreement to speed up raises for workers at a Massachusetts aviation plant.
Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, suffers first launch failure
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' rocket company, suffered a failure to launch on Monday, the first in the company's history. The rocket took off out of West Texas.
Supply chain issues push back opening of Hartford's XL Center
Hartford Connecticut's XL Center has pushed its opening date back to spring after expecting to open on time for this year's NFL season, due to construction supply chain issues.
Indiana UAW union members reach tentative deal with Stellantis
UAW union members reached a tentative deal at the Stellantis casting plant for a strike that began Saturday. A ratification vote is being held Monday.
Minnesota nurses launch 3-day walkout
Thousands of Minnesota nurses began a three-day walkout due to understaffing and pay issues. The nurses claim the issues were worsened by the coronavirus strains.
Eastern Michigan University, union officials reach agreement to end faculty walkout
Eastern Michigan University's union officials reached an agreement for faculty to return to classrooms following a walkout that began last week.
Gas prices in NJ decline following Labor Day
Gas prices in New Jersey and around the nation continue to drop as the usual decline in demand after Labor Day helps to ease prices at the pump.

















