MONDAY'S BUSINESS AND FINANCE REPORT

News from the US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

Donohue in Washington Post: Trump and Clinton Are Both Wrong About Trade--dated July 1, 2016

Free Trade Agreements Are Great Deals for Americans---Dated June 30th

Celebrate, America and Canada, Your National Holidays and the Spirit of Trade---dated June 30th

America’s Free Trade Agreements: 20 Countries, 30 Years, 1 Result – Success---dated June 29th

News from the Dept. of Labor:

OECD ISSUES REPORT ON LABOR MARKET IN NORTH AMERICA

The Benefits of Penalties

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES APPRENTICESHIP USA INDUSTRY INTERMEDIARY CONTRACTS TO EXPAND APPRENTICESHIPS

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW REGULATIONS TO STRENGTHEN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS

US TREASURY:  Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office Releases Report on the Overall Effectiveness of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

US TREASURY:  Statement from Secretary Lew on Senate Passage of Puerto Rico Legislation

USDA: USDA is a Boon to Business in Boonville, NY; Higher Exports Thanks, in part, to Rural Development Program

USDA: USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

USDA Reminds Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in West Virginia that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

IRS: Sign Up for IRS Summertime Tax Tips

IRS: Security Summit Reviews 2016 Accomplishments, Announces 2017 Initiatives

WASHINGTON STATE BUSINESS BRIEF:

WASHINGTON DEPT. OF COMMERCE: State grants $9.7 million to increase access to capital for renewable technologies and energy efficiency projects
Non-profit partners Craft3, Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union, Washington State Housing Finance Commission build on early successes with commercial and residential loan programs serving communities throughout the state.

ESD: Washington’s average wage tops $56,000 in 2015

THE OLYMPIAN: Award-winning cannabis cooker switches gears in state’s new marijuana world

THE OLYMPIAN: Boeing’s outlook hints at more work for region

 PUDGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL 3 questions: Department of Commerce official on new state-run retirement marketplace


*****NOTE PAD****
Today's video clip: More public testimony during county commission meeting last Tuesday, on the Lange settlement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILHYMMJVH0

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