State seeks prison businesses

The state of Washington’s prison system is looking for businesses to operate in prisons.
In November, voters passed an amendment to the state constitution that allows […]

Sirius Satellite Radio cut losses before merger

Sirius XM Inc. reported second-quarter results, the last full-quarter before Sirius Satellite Radio's merger with XM Satellite Radio, showing smaller losses as it approached the […]

Report: Universal owner ponders SeaWorld purchase

The co-owner of Universal Orlando is considering buying Orlando-based Busch Entertainment Corp., a British newspaper reported Aug. 2.
Blackstone, a U.S. private equity […]

World Heart closes $30M in financing

World Heart Corp. said Friday it has completed a $30 million private placement and recapitalization agreement that could help the company advance late-stage testing of […]

PBJ poll: Charities getting the same or more this year

Only about a quarter of the responders to last week's Business Pulse survey are giving more to charities this year.
We ask, "Are […]