Topic: Minnesota
AP News | 2010-03-18 21:29:47
AP News | 2010-03-18 15:36:55
Minn. unemployment rate unchanged in February as employers cut 3,400 jobs
Minnesota's unemployment rate held pat in February at 7.3 percent, as employers eliminated a net 3,400 jobs. The Department of Employment and Economic Development figures released Thursday contrasted with a strong showing in January, when the economy added an upwardly revised 17,200 jobs. Officials ...
AP News | 2010-03-17 15:59:07
Roll Vote: Senate OKs legislation giving businesses more incentives to hire the jobless
The 68-29 roll call Wednesday by which the Senate passed legislation giving tax breaks to companies that hire unemployed workers. A "yes" vote is a vote to pass the bill. Voting yes were 55 Democrats, 11 Republicans and 2 independents. Voting no were 1 Democrat and 28 ...
