Economic development incentives go to companies heavier on political clout than new jobs
During Chris Christie's first term as governor, he made tax incentives a cornerstone of a promised "New Jersey Comeback" that would lure new businesses to the state.
Buoyed by economic growth and GOP stumbles, Obama claims upper hand in budget fight
Bolstered by a spate of upbeat economic news, President Barack Obama is claiming the upper hand in the budget fight unfolding in Congress.
Bipartisan House leaders working on $213B plan to fix doctors' Medicare payments
A briefing paper circulating among lawmakers shows that bipartisan House leaders are working on a $213 billion plan to address a problem that's vexed Congress for years: changing how doctors are paid for treating Medicare patients.
Attorney General Healey proposes banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
Attorney General Maura Healey on Tuesday proposed new regulations that would ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors, prohibit free product giveaways or sampling, and require the devices be kept out of the reach of customers at stores.
Analysis of proposal to cut income taxes, increase sales tax fuels debate over LePage's budget
A new analysis of Gov. Paul LePage's ambitious tax overhaul proposal is bolstering both supporters and opponents as the first votes on the Republican's plan grow near.
Rates at weekly US Treasury auction rise to highest levels since late December
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to their highest levels since late December.
Obama administration says 16.4M have gained health insurance as a result of health law
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell says 16.4 million people have gained insurance coverage as a result of President Barack Obama's health care law.
New York double-decker tour bus companies reach antitrust settlement, must pay $7.5 million
Two double-decker tour bus companies accused of monopolizing the New York City market have reached an antitrust settlement with state and federal authorities.
New Hampshire transportation officials protest $41M cut proposed by House budget writers
A $41 million cut to the state's highway fund, as proposed by House budget writers, would make roads more dangerous and result in more than 300 layoffs, transportation officials said Monday.
Nevada lawmaker proposing bill creating, regulating industrial farming of marijuana plants
A Nevada lawmaker is introducing a bill that would allow industrial marijuana farming.
Kansas Senate panel considers limiting renewable energy tax exemption to 10 years
Kansas companies that produce energy from wind, solar or other renewable resources would lose their property tax exemption under a bill discussed by a Senate panel Monday.
GOP, now in charge of Congress, to offer budget blueprint; defense hawks look to save military
Republicans now in charge of Congress offer their budget blueprint this week.
From caps to reconciliation, 5 things to know about Congress' budget debate
Congress' annual budget debate pits Republicans against Democrats as the newly empowered GOP in the House and Senate offer their alternatives to President Barack Obama's budget.
Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt hit record in January despite decrease by China
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in January despite a cutback by investors in China, the largest foreign owner of Treasury debt.
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European Central Bank says recovery under way, is opportunity to fix euro's troubles
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says "a sustained recovery is taking hold" in Europe — a recovery he says must be used to complete the 19-country euro currency union and fix its problems for good.
Erroneous Social Security records suggest 6.5M people reach age 112; potential for fraud
Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112.
Asia stock markets drift as investors await Fed meeting expected to signal rate hike timing
Asian stock markets drifted Monday as investors hunkered down ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week that may set the stage for the first U.S. interest rate hike since the global financial crisis.
As fight over Keystone XL drags on, oil industry vastly expands its pipeline network
America is in a crude oil pipeline boom, with about 3.3 million barrels per day of capacity coming online since 2012.
Social Security has no death record for 6.5 million people who would be at least 112 years old
Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112.