National Retail Federation: loophole allows most online sellers to avoid sales tax collection to the detriment of local retailers and communities.

SUSTA's funds available to help co.s in 16 states promote food, agri. exports: Taking applications for upcoming year starting Aug. 1, 2012.

Landmark deal signed by CPS Energy & OCI Solar Power= construction of 400 MW solar energy, several manufacturing plants, 805 jobs in San Antonio.

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO): Fostering Innovation Act will help ease regulatory burdens on emerging biotechnology companies.

A new report by The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM): in 2012, 50 metros will achieve real GMP growth rates of 3% or more, led by Austin, Houston.

CA adds most construction jobs, D.C. adds highest % year-over-year; FL largest annual decline, AK largest % drop in construction jobs.

Second-quarter report reveals overall uptick in absorption, but still behind 2011 levels with more challenges ahead

May U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $473.92M according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology.