Industry NewsLocal news for Industry, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tax man: The state needs more collection, fewer collectors- June 29, 2008 While making the most of its time waiting for talks on a new state budget to bear fruit, the House of Representatives passed a proposal Wednesday that should please most taxpayers.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/tax-man-the-state-needs-more-collection-fewe... Hearing today on PA appellate court nominees- June 27, 2008 The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a hearing today to consider Gov. Rendell's nominations to fill four temporary openings on Pennsylvania's appellate courts.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/hearing-today-on-pa-appellate-court-nominees... Slower pace for construction- June 25, 2008 After a boom in new construction, a "normal" market feels a little slow to Pam Anderson of Anderson Construction in Greencastle.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/slower-pace-for-construction?fromrss=1 Fuel costs put hitch in RV plans- June 23, 2008 Marty and Lynne Holdren's dream is running out of gas. "We've worked all our lives, and all we wanted was to take one year to tour the country together," said Lynne Holdren, 61.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/fuel-costs-put-hitch-in-rv-plans?fromrss=1 New bill would overhaul tax collecting system- June 21, 2008 Lawmakers are eyeing a bill to drastically change the way wage taxes are collected by slashing the number of tax collectors and creating countywide collection districts.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/new-bill-would-overhaul-tax-collecting-syste... Pa. added 2,900 jobs in May, but unemployment rises -- June 19, 2008 But officials also reported a rise in the unemployment rate, a gauge of how many people are looking for work.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/pa-added-2-900-jobs-in-may-but-unemployment-... Student places first in Braille contest- June 18, 2008 The right touch: Carlton Walker with her daughter Anna, a 7-year-old from McConnellsburg, won a national braille reading competition.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/student-places-first-in-braille-contest?from... Ken Silverstein - Bob Woodward, Sponsored by Citibank- June 16, 2008 I reported yesterday on the public speaking arrangements of David Broder and Bob Woodward , neither of whom has thus far replied to requests for comment.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/ken-silverstein-bob-woodward-sponsored-by-ci... Prevailing-wage ruling won't bump up county's rent check- June 13, 2008 Rent paid by Westmoreland County to lease space in the four-floor addition atop the former public safety building across from the courthouse in Greensburg will not have to be increased as a result of a recent ...http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/prevailing-wage-ruling-wont-bump-up-countys-... Vito wins for leadership- June 11, 2008 The Manufacturers' Association of South Central Pennsylvania awarded its 2008 Workforce Professional of the Year award to Sandi Vito, acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.http://www.topix.net/city/industry-pa/2008/06/vito-wins-for-leadership?fromrss=1 |