California and Texas job trends show divergent recoveries
California added 365,100 non agricultural jobs July 2011 to July 2012 while Texas gained 113,300. California’s unemployment fell to 10.7 percent versus the U.S. 8.3 and Texas 7.2. Since 2002 California remains far from its pre downturn peak, whereas Texas added about 1.4 million jobs. Both face fiscal challenges and need investments in education and infrastructure. M. Ravest of The Perryman Group provides analysis.
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Property tax reminders and tax statement tips
The article outlines the 2012 property value protest period end and the upcoming assessment and collection phases. It emphasizes updating mailing addresses and owner records, ensuring all properties are listed, filing exemptions, and warns that unpaid taxes after February accrue penalties. Tax statements will be mailed in October and taxpayers should plan to pay to avoid penalties.
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Bag handlers OK Eagle offer to American Airlines hubs
Transport Workers Union backed Eagle’s offer to American Airlines hubs in a six year contract during AMR bankruptcy. The union approved wage gains of 3 percent plus job loss protection with an enhanced profit sharing plan. Vote totaled 549 to 273 in favor.
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