California Passes Lumber Tax but Excludes Flooring
Sacramento, CA, Sept. 14, 2012 -- California has passed a 1% tax on lumber that excludes indoor flooring, according to the Sacramento Bee.
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Consumer Spending Rises on Fuel Costs
Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2012 -- Consumer retail spending rose for a second straight month, but much of the increase went to pay for the higher cost of gasoline.
Teragren Featured in Environmental TV Report
Bainbridge Island, WA, Sept. 14, 2012 -- Bamboo firm Teragren will be featured in September and October on the television show The Environmental Report hosted by former NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw.
Industrial Production Declines in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2012 -- Industrial production in the U.S. fell in August by the most since March 2009, according to the Federal Reserve.
Gasoline Pushes Cost of Living Higher in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2012 -- Rising gasoline prices pushed the cost of living in the U.S. in August by the most in more than three years, according to the Labor Department.
Goodwin Heart Pine Company Changes Name
Micanopy, FL, Sept. 13, 2012 -- Goodwin Heart Pine Company said it is updating its brand and changing its name to Goodwin Company.
Storm Causes Spike in Jobless Claims
Washington, DC, Sept. 13, 2012 -- The number of people who applied for initial unemployment benefits rose sharply last week due mainly to delayed claims filed by people affected by Tropical Storm Isaac, according to the Labor Department.
Producer Prices Rise on Higher Energy Costs
Washington, DC, Sept. 13, 2012 -- Rising energy prices caused U.S. wholesale prices to rise by the most in three years, according to the Labor Department.
Dixie Considering Purchase of Dyeing Plant
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 12, 2012 -- The Dixie Group is contemplating the purchase of a continuous dyeing facility owned by Milliken & Co. in Calhoun, Georgia.
Small Business Owners More Confident in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2012 -- Small-business owners were more confident in an economic recovery, according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index report from the National Federation of Independent Business.