Casey County, KY

The Guardian

Agricultural equipment company plans to move production out of the country in move workers condemn as ‘greed’

‘Greed’: John Deere rolls out hundreds of US layoffs and sends work to Mexico

Fresno, CA

A massive food plant is now cutting hundreds of jobs in California, nearly 200 positions, ahead of a sale to a major producer. Approximately 180 workers will be laid off from a Cargill meat processing plant in Fresno, California, ahead of its sale to the state’s largest beef producer.

A Massive Food Plant is Now Cutting Hundreds of Jobs

Wisconsin State

Milwaukee, WI

Three companies now announce unexpected layoffs in Wisconsin according to WARN notices advising of upcoming job cuts. It’s important to note that under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, employers with more than 100 full-time workers must provide 60 days’ notice before laying off 50 or more employees at a single site.

Three Companies Now Announce Unexpected Layoffs in Wisconsin

Iowa State

Davenport, IA

Fox Business

John Deere has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.

John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico

A massive US company is now cutting 2,000 jobs abroad, part of a plan to lower costs as the giant combats a major decline in demand. FedEx is planning to cut between 1,700 and 2,000 back-office jobs in Europe, in its latest push to cut costs as the parcel delivery giant combats a slump in freight demand.

A Massive US Company is Now Cutting 2,000 Jobs

Pennsylvania State

The US Sun

THOUSANDS of seniors have six extra months to claim a rebate check up to $1,000. The rebate, ranging from $380 to $1,000, is available to Pennsylvania homeowners or renters over 65, widows over the age of 50, and people with disabilities over the age of 18. On top of the...

Stimulus check update 2024 — Major deadline change for those eligible to get $1,000 rebate checks – see new date

FinanceBuzz

If you’re considering a career change, there are some great options that require little experience.

12 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Lot of Experience

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs, and vocational school enrollment is on the rise. Here are the higest-paying trade jobs in the U.S. right now.

Skilled workers are in demand, these trade jobs pay the most

Dubuque, IA

Wide Open Eats

John Deere ruthlessly cuts hundreds of their workers in the midwest United States. 280 workers lose their jobs in East Moline, Illinois and another 230 also receive notices from the company in Davenport Iowa. Additionally, the agricultural sales giant lets go roughly 100 employees in Dubuque, Iowa. They all have go into effect on August 30th.

John Deere Cutting Hundreds of Midwestern Employees

An essential company now announces painful job cuts due to “disappointing sales” and a “lack of progress on profitability”. Beyond Air said Monday it has cut more than 20% of its employees since Jan. 1 as part of a push to decrease spending. The company, which...

An Essential Company Now Announces Painful Job Cuts

Moline, IL

Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere confirmed Monday that the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and one at its home base in Moline, Illinois, where 280 employees will be laid off effective Aug. 30. A combined 310 workers will be let go at the Iowa locations.

Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

The Liberty Tourism and Convention Commission heard an audit report about the 2017 fiscal year and denied a Casey County Fair Board grant request. In a special called June 24 meeting, Rachel Short, of RFH CPAs, of Lexington, presented to the commission an audit on fiscal year 2017, which had some issues. The audit was several years past due after the Kentucky Department of Local Government (DLG) in 2020 told then-newly hired Director Heather Cundiff to audit fiscal year 2020, which was the wrong year. Earlier this year, Tourism was granted an extension to perform the audit to bring it into compliance with the DLG as a Special Purpose Government Entity (SPGE).

Tourism gets 2017 audit, denies fair grant

Massachusetts State

BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed an economic development bill designed to support life sciences, clean energy technology, and manufacturing industries. Passed 155-2 by the House, the bill would authorize $3.40 billion in bonds, with an extra $700 million in tax credits. It will need to...

House passes $3.4 billion economic development bill plus another $700 million in tax credits

Georgia State

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Douglas City, CA

Daily Coffee Press

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

California State

Massive companies are now laying off thousands in California as more businesses file WARN notices advising of upcoming job cuts. The Golden State is the #1 state with the most WARN layoffs according to WARN Tracker. This year, there has been approximately 37,086 WARN layoffs in California across 713 businesses.

Massive Companies Are Now Laying Off Thousands in California

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Michigan State

Oakland County, MI

Thumbwind Publications

Rep. Donni Steele votes against House Bill 4177, opposing new property tax levies for History Museum Authorities in Oakland County. This article, with the help of AI, offers a detailed analysis of official news releases, enhancing quality and accuracy. #OaklandCountyTax.

Michigan Tax Hike Tussle: Rep. Steele Slams Oakland County Museum Proposal

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Rite Aid, the well-known pharmacy chain, has secured approval for its restructuring plan in a landmark decision by a U.S. bankruptcy judge. This move allows Rite Aid to slash a staggering $2 billion in debt and transfer control to a consortium of lenders, marking a crucial step in its financial rehabilitation.

Rite Aid’s $2 Billion Debt Cut Approved

NewsBreak

Library board approves budget, discusses repairs

The Casey County Public Library Board on June 12 approved a fiscal year 2025 budget, discussed the strategic plan, and heard progress reports on repairs made...

Library board approves budget, discusses repairs

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