Latest East North Central U.S. Inflation News
- Zimbabwe's $100B Bank Note Prized On eBay 24 Jul 2008 17:36 GMT
... (AP) Amid Zimbabwe's mind-boggling hyper inflation, a new 100 billion dollar bank note ... in the World Values Survey of the Michigan Institute for Social Research. Zimbabweans were slightly unhappier ...
- Minimum wage increase little help as costs soar 24 Jul 2008 17:10 GMT
... wage already is $7.25 an hour. In Illinois, the minimum wage is $7.75 for workers ... week, the Labor Department reported the fastest inflation since 1991 -- 5 percent for June compared ...
- The Minimum Wage: A Disgrace and a Scandal 24 Jul 2008 16:48 GMT
... There will be a lot of chatter about ... than a poor Nigerian". * Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage today is what it ... friend Joel Rogers,director of the Center on Wisconsin Strategy, made a stunning calculation not too ...
- State tattoo parlors, camps targeted for higher fees 24 Jul 2008 16:38 GMT
... MADISON — Tattoo parlors and religious camps, hotels ... said Susan Quam, executive director of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association’s education foundation. Even so, the ... Most fees have not kept pace with inflation and the overall burden is small, it ...
- Bank of England Hawkish on UK Interest Rates Despite Slowing Economy 24 Jul 2008 16:08 GMT
... The relentless stream of negative economic news out of ... stagflation - a "stagnant" economy with rising inflation. While the UK isn't at the point ... Financial Systems in Industrial Restructuring (University of Michigan Press, 1995). The opinions expressed herein are those ...
- Evidence of the US Banking System Teetering on the Brink of Collapse 24 Jul 2008 16:08 GMT
... 1. Paulson appears on Face The Nation and says ... record. Ironically, the Fed chairman spoke of inflation concerns the entire drop down. Bernanke clearly ... and book cover credits. Some of my Wisconsin and gardening images can be seen at ...
- K-12 spending plan headed to Granholm 24 Jul 2008 15:39 GMT
... LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan's K-12 public schools would get between $56 ... of less than 2 percent won't cover inflation and likely won't prevent more cuts in ...
- Old Republic Reports Loss for Second Quarter and First Half 2008 24 Jul 2008 13:33 GMT
... CHICAGO, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Old Republic International ... in government policies and free markets affecting inflation rates and general economic conditions, and changes ... Relations Old Republic International Corporation 307 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60601 312-346-8100 or visit us ...
- Potlatch Reports Second Quarter Results 24 Jul 2008 12:51 GMT
... ) today reported financial results for the second quarter ... continues to remain strong, we experienced significant inflationary pressures on costs, such as fiber, energy, ... Land sold in Idaho, Arkansas, Minnesota and Wisconsin totaled 5,100 acres at an overall average ...
- Auditors urging a water rate increase 24 Jul 2008 12:48 GMT
... Water has been the undercurrent of conversation this year ... the revenue increase was due to an inflationary rise in property tax values. "Your other ... of expenditures. But, given the economy in Michigan, this is a trend we're seeing in ...
- Energy anxiety growing, says poll 24 Jul 2008 12:38 GMT
... The economy is the nation's top concern, but anxiety ... economic woes – including job losses, rising inflation, and the ailing financial and housing markets ... anti-Obama ads in Berlin's namesakes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and New Hampshire. Not a lot of ...
- LNB Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results 24 Jul 2008 12:37 GMT
... ) today reported a net loss of $1,135,000 or $.16 ... competitive community bank of scale in Northeast Ohio." Net interest income for the second quarter of ... uncertainties which include fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations, and economic conditions and competition ...
- Bing, Bob knew course was good bet 24 Jul 2008 12:16 GMT
... Bing, Bob knew course was good bet "> Indiana, with 20-mile views on a clear day.
It ... green, fairway or rough. Taking into account inflation since then, that $100 wager would equal ...
- GOP sets 'Agenda for Action' 24 Jul 2008 12:13 GMT
... Illinois Republicans presented their legislative goals in a seven-topic ... costs have risen twice the rate of inflation. State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-27th, of Palatine, said ...
- House OKs $8 billion for highway trust 24 Jul 2008 10:33 GMT
... WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday approved ... of California and Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, top Republicans on the Appropriations and Budget ... stayed the same level since 1993 despite inflation and rapidly rising construction costs. It is ...
- GOP sets Agenda for Action to address state's problems 24 Jul 2008 10:33 GMT
... Agenda for Action to address state's problems Illinois Republicans presented their legislative goals in a seven-topic ... costs have risen twice the rate of inflation. "You guys need to put some constraints on ...
- Federal minimum wage rises today 24 Jul 2008 10:09 GMT
... WASHINGTON - About 2 million Americans get a ... The new minimum is less than the inflation-adjusted 1997 level of $7.02, and far below ... a Labor Department inflation Twenty-three states, including Ohio, and the District of Columbia have laws making ...
- Bill to increase K-12 spending awaits Michigan governor 24 Jul 2008 09:17 GMT
... Bill to increase K-12 spending awaits Michigan governor LANSING - Michigan's K-12 public schools would ... of less than 2 percent won't cover inflation nor likely prevent more cuts in some ...
- Hamburger heaven at McDonald's globally 24 Jul 2008 07:30 GMT
... earnings of 86 cents a share. The Illinois-based company said revenue rose 4 percent to ... walk through the door. Consumers, hit by inflation, the weak housing market and a lack of ...
- Wisconsin / Hotels, tattooists anticipate fee hikes 24 Jul 2008 06:05 GMT
... Article Last Updated: 07/23/2008 09:53:45 PM CDT Wisconsin Restaurant Association's education foundation. Even so, the ... Most fees have not kept pace with inflation and the overall burden is small, it ...
- Private funding, tolls pushed to fix roads 24 Jul 2008 04:34 GMT
... Private funding, tolls pushed to fix roads U.S. Transportation ... $3.8 billion in 2006 to lease the Indiana Toll Road for 75 years. The company ... other monies. If such a scenario occurred, Michigan could lose 8,500 jobs and $245 million ...
- Minimum wage going up 24 Jul 2008 04:32 GMT
... the fastest growth in the rate of inflation since 1991 — 5 percent for June compared ... inflation calculator. Twenty-three states, including Missouri and Illinois, and the District of Columbia have laws ...
- Placing blame for gas prices (07/20/2008) 24 Jul 2008 04:26 GMT
... Democrats have prevented drilling while chasing phantoms In ... the price of gas has doubled, the inflation monster has reawakened and the recession wolf ... the Post-Gazette and The Blade of Toledo, Ohio ( I know. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc (after, therefore ...
- State might boost fees that affect tattoo parlors, bed and breakfasts 24 Jul 2008 03:16 GMT
... "The timing on this isn't the greatest," said ... said Susan Quam, executive director of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association's education foundation. Even so, the ... Most fees have not kept pace with inflation and the overall burden is small, it ...
- Trust vote lifted India's democratic image - B.R. Shetty 24 Jul 2008 02:31 GMT
... Dubai, July 24 (IANS) Scenes of currency bundles brandished ... which time the currently high rate of inflation is likely to subside. All is well, ... New Delhi in a telephonic interaction from Ohio. The 35-member IAEA board of governors is expected ...
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