Wisconsin slips a notch, but avoids top 10 'tax hells'Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:53PMNewly released U.S. census figures show that Wisconsin, often derided by its own residents as a "tax hell," stayed out of the top 10 highest tax states for the third consecutive year in 2008, the year of the latest available data.
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Daniel Hudson, David HolmbergFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:46PMGM Jerry Dipoto says acquisition Daniel Hudson, who will step in rotation Sunday, boasts 'real stuff.'
Missouri superintendent salaries reflect size of district, experienceFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:22PMA lengthy survey of Missouri public school superintendent compensation — released at noon today by the Show-Me Institute — provides a more complete look at what school systems are willing to pay their top official.
The Saga Of Ghana International Airline, My ViewFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:12PMI have been listening and observing the arguments and counter arguments about the supposed call on government to pay the salaries of GIA workers. I am both amused and amazed at the kind of arguments that have been advanced for the government to pay GIA workers.
Charity pay gets closer lookFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:03PMFederal officials are showing signs that they'll get tougher on charities that pay their leaders big salaries.
NHL Capsules: Blackhawks coach Quenneville looking aheadFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:11PMCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville keeps repeating that he's "excited" about the Stanley Cup championship team's upside potential, even after shedding seven players to remain under the NHL's salary cap.
Caterpillar to build N.C. plantFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:06PMThe nation's economic recovery remains crippled by weak business spending and hiring, but Caterpillar is bucking the trend in North Carolina.
Enough Is Enough: Why The NFL Must Limit Rookie SalariesFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:05PMTonight Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams agreed to a six year $78 million deal with a record $50 million dollars guaranteed. This would be OK in many people's eyes if he was a proven star, but he hasn't even thrown a pass in the NFL yet, and is recovering from a shoulder injury. The rookie wage scale has become a major problem that the NFL must deal with soon. In many cases a top 10 pick in ...
Bonds could ease paving of Harrelson BoulevardFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:58PMHorry County could get a break on some bonds it needs to extend Harrelson Boulevard past the planned Myrtle Beach International Airport terminal expansion.