High-tax state push to repeal SALT cap a boon to the rich
Millionaires stand to gain the most, according to a new report.
Connecticut approves new 'mansion tax' with a twist
The measure is part of a newly agreed upon biennial budget.
E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef ‘appears to be over,’ CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued their final update Wednesday for a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef, which they said “appears to be over.”
NASA hackers used cheap Raspberry Pi computer in lab cyber attack, auditors say
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory was the victim of a cyber attack by someone using a cheap, credit card-sized computer, according to a government report released this week.
Trump admin accelerating 5G auctions, but US still lags behind other countries
Intergovernmental fighting is delaying the auction of a critical spectrum for 5G.
These are the most independent states in the US this year: report
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new study has found which U.S. states are more independent than others.
Connecticut budget mistake? Tax hikes and lost business
State lawmakers raised the corporate tax rate in 2016, appearing to have accelerated a business exodus.
Floating space station astronauts go about business while traveling at lightning speed
For two NASA Astronauts it was business as usual while floating hundreds of miles above the Earth's atmosphere.
Iran expert says oil tanker attack shows regime's true nature
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claims that Iran is responsible for the attacks on two oil tankers off the coast of the Middle Eastern country.
Drowning in debt vs. government shutdown: Which would you prefer?
As Congress battles over the budget fine print, lawmakers on the left will insist the sky is falling. Don’t feed into the drama, and here’s why.
DOJ, major banks meet to address elder financial abuse
It’s unclear which banks were involved in the meeting.
T-Mobile, Sprint CEOs lead negotiations as DOJ nears a decision
It is crunch time for T-Mobile and Sprint.
King Arthur Flour recalls more than 14,000 cases of flour over possible E. coli contamination
More than 14,000 cases of some King Arthur Flour bags were recalled because of possible E. coli contamination, officials said Thursday.
Tech industry needs competition to thrive, expert says
“You don't want to create a space where you crush the competition,” said Julie Samuels.
Connecticut Democrats to raise taxes on these items
The state faces a projected budget deficit of $3.7 billion over the next two fiscal years.
Mexico tariffs averted, USMCA back in bullseye
Congress can set the stage for years of job creation and economic growth by ratifying the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
2019 'Pig Book' finds government's pork addiction getting worse
As earmarks under the 2011 moratorium continue to rise, the bipartisan appetite for pork has intensified.
US Congress members: A look at perks and pay
From pension plans to parking perks, a look into lawmakers' work lives.
AOC wants raises for lawmakers to prevent dark money loopholes
The average lawmaker currently earns about $174,000.
Markets cheer US-Mexico deal, but it's not over until it is
All the usual suspects are reacting to the good news on Monday after the U.S. reached an agreement with Mexico on tariffs.