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Bill would pay interest on unemployment loan FRANKFORT — A bill approved by the House would let the state borrow money to pay interest on money it borrowed to provide unemployment insurance to K...

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Sales of coal license plates reach 50,000 FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear paid homage to the coal industry by marking a milestone in sales of special license plates. Some 50,000 of the black “...

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ADAM SHULL | The Sun
The dining room was busy Thursday night at Doe's Eat Place, 136 Broadway. A bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives proposes as much as a 3 percent tax on meals in towns such as Paducah.

New tax on the menu?
A bill in the state House of Representatives proposes a restaurant tax of up to 3 percent to tack on to each meal at eateries in Kentucky. HB 368, which is assigned to the House Appropriations a...

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Restaurant and tourism industries react to proposed tax
Regardless of HB 368’s fate, its proposal serves as an interesting topic: In the wake of city budgets tightening up, are restaurants the best place to bring in new revenue through taxes? The ans...

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Project to lower heating costs for electric cars
WASHINGTON — As part of his plan to get 1 million electric cars on the road by 2015, President Barack Obama wants Congress to give buyers a tax credit of up to $10,000 next year. Currently, the ...

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Jobs
Salesperson— Must have at least one year retail experience. Job order: KY0447969 Account Collector— Must have high school diploma and excellent customer service skills. Job order: KY0448409 A...

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Modest upgrades expected when Apple unveils new iPad
NEW YORK — Apple is expected to reveal a new iPad model on Wednesday, with a sharper screen and perhaps an option for faster wireless broadband. The upgrades are relatively minor, but the iPad is s...

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Settlement clears way for future
NEW YORK — BP’s multibillion-dollar settlement with people and businesses harmed by its 2010 oil spill removes some uncertainty about the potential financial damages it faces. It also may help the ...

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Associated Press
The price of gasoline continued to rise last week, with drivers paying an average of $3.72 a gallon nationwide. Some analysts predict the price will reach $4.25 by late April.

Big oil stocks don’t rise with gas
BOSTON — Gasoline prices are soaring again, leading to predictions of a gallon reaching $4.25 by late April. As you ponder this while you’re filling up at the pump, you might be tempted to ask: If ...

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Jobs
Youth care workers — Must relate well to males ages 10 to 18, have a positive and encouraging attitude. Experience preferred, background check. Full or part-time.Job order: KY0447743 Staff devel...

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