ECONOMY
ND Teacher's fund hit hard by economy
(WDAY TV) - The executive director of the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office says the North Dakota's teacher's fund has taken a hit from the economic meltdown.By WDAY Staff Reports , March 14, 2010
Leaders from the region brainstorm ideas to turn the economy around
Wahpeton, ND (WDAY TV) - On the heels of President Obama's jobs forum in December, leaders from North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota are putting their heads together, to turn around the economy and create jobs. Today at NDSCS in Wahpeton, the USDA Rural Development and Farm Service Agency put on a public forum to brainstorm ideas and hear from the public.By Christina Vaughn , January 06, 2010
ND surplus results in property tax reduction
(WDAY TV) - North Dakota Governor John Hoeven and Tax Commissioner Cory Fong today played the role of cheerleaders today. The two came to Fargo with a little holiday cheer, 400-million dollars in tax relief for state residents.By Kevin Wallevand , December 15, 2009
Jobless insurance rates rise for some ND employers
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Job Service North Dakota says unemployment insurance bills will rise for some companies next year, but rates will stay the same for a majority of North Dakota's businesses.December 04, 2009
Dakotas have more access to bank services
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The percentage of households in the Dakotas that either lack bank accounts or use payday loans, check-cashing services and other costly alternatives to traditional banks is lower than the national rate.December 02, 2009
Grim budget news expected from Minn. officials
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State leaders are bracing for bad news out of the economic forecast that sets the stage for upcoming Minnesota budget deliberations.November 29, 2009
Wilkin County decides to replace retiring deputy despite tough budget
(WDAY TV) - Commissioners in Wilkin County have been faced with making some difficult cuts in the last year, but they've decided safety of the people living in the county is something that will keep a job alive.By Todd Kurtz , November 20, 2009
Minn. officials give update on unemployment rate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has had three straight months with a falling unemployment rate. Officials prepared to say Thursday if the streak would go on.November 19, 2009
Economic development to turn focus towards production businesses
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Don't expect help from the Greater F-M Economic Development Corporation to bring new manufacturing and construction jobs to our area.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 12, 2009
National economist says the housing market could get worse
(WDAY TV) - A group that's been hit the hardest by the economic slowdown is the housing market.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 12, 2009
Minn. tax collections came in low for October
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota tax collections continued to lag in October, coming in 2.7 percent below projections.November 11, 2009
Clay County cuts some compensation from its budget
(WDAY TV) - Clay County is finding unique ways to cut its budget. It's now giving less compensation for employees driving county vehicles or their own for work.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 10, 2009
The umemployment rate contiues to climb
(WDAY TV) - A Minnesota lawmaker is reacting to news the nation's unemployment rate has gone up. Unemployment hit 10.2 percent in October, the highest since 1983.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 08, 2009
Strong economy in ND is grabbing attention
(WDAY TV) - North Dakota's strong economy has been the best free advertising for the state. Headlines touting jobs are grabbing attention across the country.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 07, 2009
Search for employment brings families to North Dakota
Bismarck, ND - The troubled economy is hitting families around the nation. Many are now wondering how to pay bills after being laid off. People have been steered to North Dakota in search of jobs.By Donnell Preskey , November 07, 2009
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