Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules

June 11, 2013 

Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules

Despite a contract requiring unions representing Pennsylvania state workers to reimburse the state for deducting voluntary contributions to political action committees, no such payments have been made, according to a sworn affidavit obtained by the Tribune-Review.

2013-Moore-tornado

June 10, 2013 

Small businesses bouncing back after tornadoes

Business will soon be booming in Moore, said City Manager Stephen Eddy. While 36 businesses were destroyed and others affected by power outages and restricted access following the devastation of the May 20 F-5 tornado, the city is bouncing back.

 Small nonprofits getting cut in healthcare tax credit

June 10, 2013 

Small nonprofits getting cut in healthcare tax credit

Due to the federal budget impasse, certain small non-profits nationwide will see an 8.7 percent cut in a federal tax credit they have received since 2010 for providing health care insurance for their employees.

 In attempt to avoid bankruptcy, Detroit offers creditors less than 10 percent

June 10, 2013 

In attempt to avoid bankruptcy, Detroit offers creditors less than 10 percent

Detroit's attempt to avoid bankruptcy will hit a critical stage next week as emergency manager Kevyn Orr brings together dozens of creditors to present a stark offer: less than 10 cents on the dollar for the loans, bonds, retiree obligations and other debts that have been strangling the city for years.