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Virginia mulls legalizing skill games

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dueling legislative proposals in Virginia backed by different companies would open the door for an expansion of video gaming terminals in businesses such as truck stops, restaurants and convenience stores. At the center of the debate are “gray machines,” ...

Bill would put warehouse plans to vote

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania voters should approve warehouses planned in their communities, according to a new bill pending in the state House of Representatives. Rep. Joe Emrick, R-Upper Nazareth, said the facilities cause environmental and lifestyle disruptions, from increased truck ...

Railroad’s quarterly profit margins fall as derailment costs grow

Norfolk Southern’s fourth-quarter profit fell 33% because of the ever growing costs of the cleanup of last year’s fiery derailment in eastern Ohio, but the railroad did deliver 3% more shipments during the quarter and even without the costs related to that toxic crash its profits still ...

Insurance firm promotes 2 to partnership group

The Hartman Group recently announced the promotion of Markell Kunigus and Todd Musheno to the partnership group. “Markell and Todd have been instrumental in helping the company grow its statewide recognition as a premier independent insurance agency,” a news release said. “Both ...

IMC recognized for offering professional development credits

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center Inc. recently announced its recent recognition by the Society for Human Resource Management as a recertification general provider. According to a news release, IMC is now authorized to offer professional development credits for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP ...

Average mortgage rate falls to lowest level since May

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since May, welcome news for prospective homebuyers facing rising home prices and intense competition for relatively few properties on the market. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped to ...