Archive for June, 2008

Corzine signs N.J. budget

Monday, June 30th, 2008
New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed a $32.9 billion fiscal year 2009 state budget into law on Monday afternoon, roughly 10 hours before the state's midnight constitutional deadline to adopt a budget.

Anheuser-Busch to reduce salaried employee benefits

Monday, June 30th, 2008
Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.'s plans to cut costs and increase profitability will include reductions and changes to some employee benefits, according to a memo sent Friday, June 27, to salaried employees by Tim Farrell, vice president of corporate human resources. (BUD)

West Penn Allegheny Health System, Highmark in accord

Monday, June 30th, 2008
West Penn Allegheny Health System and Highmark Inc. have reached a five-year agreement covering reimbursement rates for medical services.

Survey: Health insurance, fuel costs among top small biz owners burdens

Monday, June 30th, 2008
The rising cost of health insurance, fuel and energy and inflation are the top worries among small business owners, according to a survey done every four years by the National Federation of Independent Business and Wells Fargo.

Humana to buy Metropolitan Health subsidiary

Monday, June 30th, 2008
Humana said it has agreed to purchase MetCare Health Plans, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Palm Beach-based Metropolitan Health Networks, for about $14 million.