Region Briefs 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...
Region Briefs 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 “...
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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By Adam Shull ashull@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
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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By Adam Shull ashull@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
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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By Rob Hotakainen McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceThe Paducah Sun
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...
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...
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 ...
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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by MARK JEWELL Associated PressAssociated Press
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...