Senate to vote to confirm new TSA administrator in wake of reports of airport security gaps
The Senate is voting to confirm a new leader for the Transportation Security Administration in the wake of reports of startling security gaps at U.S. airports.
Rates mixed at weekly US Treasury bill auction; 3-month bills stay at lowest level since 2011
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction, with rates on three-month bills holding at their lowest level since late 2011 while rates on six-month bills declined.
New Jersey Democrats unveil 2016 budget including tax on millionaires, full pension payment
Democrats who control New Jersey's Legislature are teeing up a budget showdown with Gov. Chris Christie that appears destined to end with the Republican governor's veto.
Majority of Assembly Republicans push for equal road cuts, no protection for urban projects
Thirty-three of 63 Assembly Republicans sent a letter to Gov. Scott Walker and Senate GOP leaders on Monday saying they will not support cuts in transportation funding that aren't spread out equally across the state.
Health insurer combos may yield tech improvements for consumers but no price cut guarantee
The average consumer should catch a price break if major health insurers like Anthem and Cigna combine and cut their expenses.
Figures on government spending and debt
%Figures on government spending and debt% % WASHINGTON (AP) — Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated).% %The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.% %Total public debt subject to limit June 19 % 18,112,975% %Statutory debt limit % 18,113,000% %Total public debt outstanding June 19 % 18,152,689% %Operating balance June 19 % 233,729% %Interest fiscal year 2015 thru May % 159,485% %Interest same period pvs fiscal year % 169,136% %Deficit fiscal year 2015 thru May % 365,156% %Deficit same period pvs fiscal year % 436,384% %Receipts fiscal year 2015 thru May % 2,103,987% %Receipts same period pvs fiscal year % 1,936,739% %Outlays fiscal year 2015 thru May % 2,469,144% %Outlays same period pvs fiscal year % 2,373,122% %Gold assets in May % 11,041%
Amid rising costs, protests, Vermont regulators take new look at gas pipeline
The president of Vermont Gas Systems told skeptical state regulators Monday that the current cost forecast for a pipeline expansion in western Vermont is accurate now, even though its price tag already has gone from $86 million to nearly $154 million.
Amid rising costs, protests, Vermont regulators take new look at gas pipeline
The president of Vermont Gas Systems told skeptical state regulators Monday that the current cost forecast for a pipeline expansion in western Vermont is accurate now, even though its price tag already has gone from $86 million to nearly $154 million.
Should Atlantic City fight to block casinos elsewhere in NJ, or seek the best deal from them?
With proposals to expand casino gambling to other parts of New Jersey gaining momentum, Atlantic City has two choices.
Connecticut's unpopular local tax on cars poised for changes in 2016 after years of debate
For decades, state lawmakers have tried unsuccessfully to eliminate or at least fix Connecticut's unpopular local car tax, criticized as unfair because the same vehicle can be taxed at wildly different rates depending on where the owner lives.
Cigna rejects $47 billion takeover bid from rival health insurer Anthem
Health insurer Cigna has rejected a $47 billion offer to be acquired by its larger rival, Anthem.
As Pennsylvania budget deadline looms, no agreements on spending, taxes and other big topics
The new fiscal year for Pennsylvania state government begins July 1 and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature are meeting regularly in an effort to reach agreement on granting the state another year of spending authority.
Amid veto pledge, lawmakers likely to create short-term spending plan to keep government open
New Hampshire lawmakers and Gov. Maggie Hassan are speeding toward a budget showdown this week that could result in months of financial uncertainty for state programs, workers and residents and set up the political dynamics of the next election.
Smithsonian's new innovation wing to explore capitalism, democracy at American history museum
A wide range of innovations from Eli Whitney's cotton gin to the early Google servers will help tell the story of American business history for the first time at the Smithsonian.
New Jersey lawmakers debate 2016 state budget as lobbyists push other legislation
New Jersey's 2016 budget is at the top of the Legislature's agenda as the June 30 deadline approaches.
Legislative session included numerous bills affecting everyday life of New Yorkers
During their six-month session, state lawmakers have taken up several bills affecting the everyday lives of New Yorkers.
E-cigarettes, gambling and vaccines: A look at some of the bills still in play in Augusta
Debate over the $6.7 billion Maine budget dominated discussions at the Statehouse this week, but lawmakers were also busy slogging through dozens of bills as they try to wrap up their work for the year.
Arrests, leadership changes, tough issues lead to hard session for New York lawmakers
New York lawmakers have largely stayed true to Albany's reputation for procrastination and back-room dealing despite corruption scandals that highlighted its insider culture.
Regulators approve Entergy's request to use funds from Vermont Yankee trust for spent fuel
Federal regulators have agreed to allow the owners of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant to draw from a decommissioning trust fund to help pay for the handling of spent nuclear fuel at the plant.
New rule would increase fuel-efficiency for heavy trucks, reduce carbon pollution
The Obama administration is issuing new rules intended to improve fuel efficiency for medium and heavy-duty trucks and cut pollution blamed for global warming.