Nixon signs Missouri bill to require business notification of changes in state tax policy
Missouri's tax collection agency soon will need to notify affected businesses when there are changes in sales tax policy once a bill signed Monday by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon takes effect.
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Court ruling gives Borgata $63M in disputed taxes, interest for overcharged taxes for 2009-10
The Borgata casino will receive about $63 million after a state appeals panel concluded Monday that Atlantic City had overcharged it on property taxes.
Clinton reaching out to broad array of groups as she crafts policy ideas for 2016 campaign
Earlier this year, Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign lost count of its experts.
Some see green Vermont taking 'out-of-state, out-of-mind' approach on energy problems
When Vermont became the first state to ban hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in 2012, Gov. Peter Shumlin said the ban was "in keeping with our environmental ethic and our protection of our natural resources." But the state is likely on the verge of a big increase in the use of fracked gas from Canada.
Most Asian markets dismayed over Greek referendum results, but China rebounds from losses
Asian markets mostly fell Monday as investors reacted to Greece's sound rejection of terms set by its international creditors, deepening uncertainties over its status as a member of the 19-nation eurozone.
It's not over yet: Vetoes will bring Maine lawmakers back to Augusta in mid-July
The $6.7 billion state budget may be in place, but Maine lawmakers don't get to clear off their desks just yet.
Congress returns from holiday break facing busy agenda, impending deadline to fund government
After July Fourth fireworks and parades, members of Congress return to work Tuesday facing a daunting summer workload and a pending deadline to fund the government or risk a shutdown in the fall.
Things to know about Massachusetts' state budget delay as new fiscal years get underway
Meet the state's new fiscal year.
Government faces burden in proving leading airlines worked together on pricing, other business
As the Justice Department launches an investigation into possible collusion in the airline industry, experts say the government faces the burden of proving that carriers were deliberately signaling business decisions to each other.
US interior secretary says China, US working to end ivory trade
A U.S. Cabinet secretary says Beijing and Washington are both working to end commercial ivory trading.
Greek villagers facing deeper bank crisis have secret weapon: Grow your own food
Ilias Mathes has protection against bank closures, capital controls and the slashing of his pension: 10 goats, some hens and a vegetable patch.
Greece referendum: Voters perplexed, rival campaigns rush to deliver message
Rival campaigns in Greece's bailout referendum end Friday, with rallies planned in Athens for "Yes" and "No" supporters — at the same time.
Government seeks evidence that airlines illegally worked together, but will the case fly?
As the Justice Department launches an investigation into possible collusion in the airline industry, experts say the government faces the burden of proving that carriers were deliberately signaling business decisions to each other.
China announces reduction in number of IPOs, size of fundraising for July after market turmoil
China has sharply cut the number of initial stock offerings it will allow this month following this week's plunge in share prices.
Plan in Ohio budget seeks to create Medicaid health savings accounts, require contributions
About 1 million low-income Ohio residents could be required to pay a new monthly cost for Medicaid health coverage or potentially lose it under a Republican provision in the state budget, officials estimate.
Philadelphia legalizes, taxes Airbnb-type rentals ahead of papal visit, Democratic convention
Philadelphia has legalized and plans to tax Airbnb and other short-term rentals ahead of Pope Francis' visit in September and next year's Democratic National Convention.
Owners of popular Jersey shore pizzeria plead guilty to evading taxes, lying to IRS
The owners of a popular Jersey shore pizza restaurant chain have admitted evading taxes and lying to the IRS.
NYC mailman charged with stealing $1 million through scheme that delivered bogus tax refunds
Federal prosecutors say they have charged a New York City mail carrier with stealing over $1 million through a scheme that delivered bogus tax refunds.
A look at how 5 Gulf Coast states will divide and use BP oil spill settlement money
Most of the $18.7 billion proposed settlement that BP reached over its 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill would go to five Gulf Coast states, if the deal is approved by a judge.