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Arkansas governor mulls Medicaid expansion

Peter Westerman | July 03, 2012

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday he'll decide before next year's legislative session whether to expand Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last week, but said he's inclined to move forward with the plan.

DOL distributes more than $20 million for vet job training

Peter Westerman | July 03, 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor is distributing 90 grants of more than $20 million, which are being awarded through the DOLs Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, for job training and support services for more than 11,000 veterans.

Small-business employment grows; revenue falls

Peter Westerman | July 03, 2012

Although revenue figures are down, U.S. small businesses are experiencing higher employment numbers, average compensation and hours worked, according to the Small Business Employment and Revenue Indexes by Intuit Inc.

Manufacturing jobs jump in Georgia

Peter Westerman | July 03, 2012

Over the last year, industrial employment in Georgia has increased 0.5 percent, according to the 2013 Georgia Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers' News Inc. in Evanston, Ill.

Workers' economic confidence dips

Peter Westerman | July 03, 2012

Workers confidence in the economy fell to 51.1, marking its third consecutive dip in overall confidence levels, according to Randstad's latest Employee Confidence Index.

The secret to lower 401(k) fees

Christopher Carosa | July 02, 2012

It's best if 401(k) plan sponsors live by this simple creed: When it comes to fee, sometimes you get what you pay for.

White: What I've learned

Peter Westerman | July 02, 2012

Since we last left Charles White, one of our earliest cover stories, both he and the industry have seen a world of change. White, with his decades of industry experience, continues to adapt and look for new ways to help his clients.