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Tri-Citians in Olympia to promote green jobs

Posted on February 6, 2009 by

Tri-City Herald Staff writer, Michelle Dupler There’s been a lot of talk in the Capital about green jobs since the Legislature went into session nearly a month ago. On Thursday, Tri-City business, science and technology leaders showed up to tell … Continue reading →

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Should the Tri-Cities consolidate?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by

By John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald Consolidation of government and other community services in the Tri-Cities could build a stronger community, lead to better regional facilities but not necessarily save costs for taxpayers, says a report being released recently. Advantages and … Continue reading →

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Local rural economic development revolving fund created

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

A rural economic development revolving fund has been established to loan money for local economic development projects in the Tri-Cities. Benton PUD has established the fund and the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is accepting applications. The goal of the program … Continue reading →

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New Developments in the Tri-Cities

Posted on December 24, 2008 by

The Arc seeks bigger facility to serve developmentally disabled clients  The ARC is a non-profit agency that provides vocation skills training and recreation opportunities for developmentally disabled Tri-Citians has started a fundraising campaign to build a new facility. The new … Continue reading →

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Treasury Department Considering Bold Mortgage Move

Posted on December 5, 2008 by

Interest rates here in the Tri-cities are dropping and it’s time to consider buying a home!!  It was recently announced that financial industry lobbyists are urging the treasury Department to take steps to lower mortgage rates in an effort to … Continue reading →

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Numbers show Tri-Citians still buying

Posted on November 12, 2008 by

In spite of the gloomy national economy. Tri-Citians still are buying cars, clothes and eating out in large enough numbers to generate healthy sales tax revenue for city governments.  Kennewick’s taxable retail sales of about $365 million in the second … Continue reading →

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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorizes a $7,500 tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing homes on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009.  The following questions and answers provide basic information about … Continue reading →

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H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

The housing market in the Tri-Cities is still strong as is the supply of homes as well. And for those first-time homebuyers there is added incentive. Recently, President Bush signed into law, the housing tax credit bill. Here are some of the details: A … Continue reading →

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New tax credit for first-time homebuyers designed to boost home sales

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

By Paul A. Smith, TCAJoB Only July 30, President Bush signed into law a massive housing bill designed to stabilize failing housing markets across the country.  The highlight of the legislation is a $7,500 tax credit for “first-time homebuyers,” who … Continue reading →

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