Michigan Senate approves more economic development tax incentives after state runs outOctober 15th, 2009 Mich. OKs more tax incentives after running outLANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate voted Thursday to award more tax incentives for economic development projects this year — with a caveat — because the state used up its initial allotment months ago.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases report by trooper accused of excessive force in 2nd incidentOctober 9th, 2009 Oklahoma trooper defends use of force in reportOKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper defends his use of a baton in a second case involving claims he used excessive force. The patrol released Trooper Daniel Martin's report Friday on the latest incident after an open records request by The Associated Press.
Mercury Marine union approves wage, benefit concessions in vote with 850 jobs at stakeSeptember 4th, 2009 Merc union approves wage and concessionsWAUSAU, Wis. — The union at an eastern Wisconsin boat engine maker approved a sweeping package of wage and benefit concessions Friday that the company said it needed to keep 850 manufacturing jobs from moving to Oklahoma.
Union calls new vote on Mercury Marine's proposed wage and benefit concessionsSeptember 1st, 2009 Union calls new vote on Mercury Marine concessionsFOND DU LAC, Wis. — The union at Mercury Marine says there will be another vote on a package of wage and benefit concessions the company says it needs to keep 850 jobs from moving from Wisconsin to Oklahoma.
8 minor earthquakes shake Oklahoma in 1 dayAugust 28th, 2009 ADA, Okla. — At least eight minor earthquakes have been recorded in central and southern Oklahoma in a single day. The latest was a 2.3 magnitude quake recorded at 11:15 p.m.
First Mercury approves 2.5 cent quarterly dividend, authorization to buy back 6 pct of sharesAugust 26th, 2009 First Mercury OKs dividend, share buybackSOUTHFIELD, Mich. — First Mercury Financial Corp.
Wis. officials try to keep Mercury Marine from moving to Okla. after union rejects concessionsAugust 24th, 2009 Wis. officials work to keep Mercury MarineFOND DU LAC, Wis. — Officials in Wisconsin are working to keep boat engine maker Mercury Marine from moving its manufacturing operations to Oklahoma.
Mercury Marine union rejects concessions amid threat of jobs leaving Wisconsin for OklahomaAugust 23rd, 2009 Mercury Marine union in Wis. rejects concessionsFOND DU LAC, Wis.
Mercury Marine union in Wis. to vote on concessions amid threat of jobs moving to OklahomaAugust 21st, 2009 Mercury Marine vote Sunday could mean company goesWAUSAU, Wis. — The labor union representing 850 workers at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac votes Sunday on a package of wage and benefit concessions that the boat engine maker says it needs or the jobs will be moved to a nonunion plant in Oklahoma.
Federal study reveals widespread mercury contamination in fish from air pollution, miningAugust 20th, 2009 Federal study shows mercury in fish widespreadWASHINGTON — No fish can escape mercury pollution. That's the take-home message from a federal study of mercury contamination released Wednesday that tested fish from nearly 300 streams across the country.
Gov't study reveals widespread mercury contamination in fish from air pollution, miningAugust 19th, 2009 New gov't study shows mercury in fish widespreadWASHINGTON — No fish can escape mercury pollution. That's the take-home message from a federal study of mercury contamination released Wednesday that tested fish from nearly 300 streams across the country.
Orion Marine Group to sell 3.5 million shares in public offeringAugust 10th, 2009 Orion Marine to offer 3.5 million sharesHOUSTON —Marine construction and services contractor Orion Marine Group Inc. on Monday said it plans to sell 3.5 million common shares in a public offering.
President Barack Obama, first lady spend evening at Marine Corps paradeJuly 25th, 2009 Obamas attend Marine Corps paradeWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are spending an evening out to watch a Marine Corps parade. Before the event, Obama spoke to a small group of military families.
RI residents enter confidential agreement with New England Gas Company in mercury spillJuly 17th, 2009 RI residents reach settlement in mercury spillPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A lawyer for Rhode Island residents who claim they were exposed to mercury when a New England Gas Company building was vandalized in 2004 says his clients have reached a settlement.
Cement industry says EPA proposals for reducing mercury, other air pollution not achievableApril 22nd, 2009 Cement industry: EPA pollution plan not achievableTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A group representing the U.S.
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