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 State may end its sales tax holidays

June 17, 2013 

State may end its sales tax holidays

Introduced in 2002, the back-to-school tax holiday was promoted as an opportunity for lower income families affected by tax hikes to buy school supplies and clothing for their children. It is held from 12:01 a.m. on Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday on the first weekend of August.

 Housing market showing “real progress”

June 17, 2013 

Housing market showing “real progress”

Soon after the freefall started in 2008, building companies folded, real estate agents found different careers and buyers learned they could make offers as low as they wanted. Builders, agents, buyers and sellers scrambled to alter their strategies and business plans to find success or keep businesses open.

 Retailers increasing logistics to cut costs

June 13, 2013 

Retailers increasing logistics to cut costs

Retail employment in central Ohio is shifting away from stores and toward logistics activities such as trucking and warehousing, a new report on Franklin County retail activity shows. And while employment in the sector continues its decline, the rate is slowing.

 California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes

June 13, 2013 

California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes

Woodland school leaders want to shrink kindergarten class rosters now jammed with 30 students. Natomas Superintendent Chris Evans wants to add a week of school. And Washington Unified leaders will give raises to teachers in West Sacramento.