Washington, state employee unions negotiating

Hershey preps for plant
The North Platte Telegraph If all goes well, Hershey will be adding a new business and new jobs. Greenbrier Rail Services has plans to locate a wheel plant on 34.26 acres of farm ground currently owned by Dennis Steffes. The land is located south of Highway 30 and adjacent to the Hershey Flying Service.

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Washington, state employee unions negotiating
Gov. Chris Gregoire wants state workers to pay up to 26 percent of their health insurance premiums next year, part of a hold-the-line contract offer that will include no pay raises.

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