Government And Institutions

Missouri economic development officials on Monday told a House panel that building a new football stadium in St. Louis could bring nearly $300 million in net sales tax revenues to the state over the next 30 years.

Lawyers representing four teenagers and an environmental advocacy group are asking a judge to order Massachusetts regulators to begin adopting strict limits on the emissions of greenhouse gases.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Monday signed into law a measure that prohibits requiring a worker to pay union dues, striking another blow against organized labor four years after the state effectively ended collective bargaining for public-sector employees.

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Last year, historic preservation, farm and environmental groups banded together to persuade voters to support dedicating a portion of the state's corporate taxes for their causes.

The three largest credit reporting agencies will change the way they handle records in a major revamp long sought by consumer advocates.

President Barack Obama's health overhaul remains an all-consuming drama for many, even though millions of people are gaining insurance coverage through a law that's now 5 years old.

Aircraft manufacturers are urging a ban on bulk lithium battery shipments on passenger planes, calling the threat of fires "an unacceptable risk." The International Coordination Council of Aerospace Industry Associations, which represents aircraft makers such as Boeing and Airbus, is also calling for stronger packaging and handling regulations for batteries shipped on cargo planes, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.

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President Barack Obama's health overhaul remains an all-consuming drama for many, even though millions of people are gaining insurance coverage through a law that's now 5 years old.

The $3 billion ball is in the Republicans' court.

When it comes to President Barack Obama's exerting of presidential powers, Republicans have made it clear they want to keep him in check.

A new concept in renewable energy is catching fire across the country, allowing customers who might find solar panels too expensive or impractical to buy green energy anyway.

Greece's proposal to use "non-professional inspectors" including "students, housekeepers and even tourists" to crack down on tax evasion has earned the government wide scorn from political opponents and on the Internet.

The maker of TuboTax software says it is in touch with the U.S. Department of Justice and other government agencies about a recent spike in fraudulent filings.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is telling Congress that he will start using the package of emergency measures he has used in the past to keep the federal government from going over the debt limit next week.

Private-sector employment in Kansas grew more quickly last year than previously reported and at its highest annual rate since 2007, the state Department of Labor reported Friday.

Gov. Tom Wolf took his campaign for a state budget with more education funding to Allentown on Friday, saying people across Pennsylvania have said they want schools to be a priority, along with property tax relief.

France is urging Luxembourg to bring its tax laws into line with European Union standards in the wake of revelations about sweet tax deals for big companies.