Democrats warn that Walker plan to merge economic agencies will create unaccountable entity
Republican Gov. Scott Walker's plan to merge Wisconsin's two major economic development agencies would create a new unaccountable entity, minority Democrats on the Legislature's budget committee said Wednesday.
Connecticut's smaller harbors seek place in port authority that emphasizes deep water ports
The nearly two dozen small harbors in Connecticut that promote economic development in towns from Norwalk to Groton are fighting to be included in the state's new Port Authority that focuses on the three deep water ports in Bridgeport, New Haven and New London.
Christie's proposed Exxon Mobil contamination deal criticized by lawmakers, environmentalists
Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists are criticizing a proposed legal settlement between Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's administration and Exxon Mobil over oil and chemical contamination.
Alaska receives AAA bond ratings from agencies; 2 give state stable outlook, 1 gives negative
Alaska has received AAA bond ratings from three agencies for general obligation debt, welcomed by Gov. Bill Walker as "excellent" news.
Yellen: Federal Reserve working to make future banking crises less likely and less damaging
The Federal Reserve has worked hard to correct the mistakes exposed by the 2008 financial crisis, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said Tuesday.
Wisniewski criticizes Christie talk of borrowing to replenish transportation fund
One of New Jersey's key transportation figures says more borrowing isn't the answer to the state's infrastructure funding problem.
Supreme Court says federal courts can rule in Colorado Internet tax dispute
A unanimous Supreme Court says federal courts have the authority to rule in a dispute over Colorado's Internet tax law.
Quality of private contractor's health care focus of New York jail oversight hearing
New York City lawmakers are taking a hard look at the quality of health care inmates receive at the Rikers Island jail complex and whether the city should renew a $126.6 million contract with a private health provider.
NY comptroller reports agriculture economy grew to $37.6 billion in 2012, farm number down
New York's comptroller says agriculture contributed $37.6 billion to the state's economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent over five years, while the number of farms declined slightly.
New Jersey public workers unions say they are planning to sue Christie again over pensions
Fourteen unions representing New Jersey public sector employees say they plan to sue Gov. Chris Christie again over planned contributions to government employees' pension funds.
Japanese negotiator says trade deal with the US possible by spring, but difficulties remain
A senior Japanese trade negotiator says a deal with the U.S. needed to move ahead with a Pacific Rim trade pact is possible by this spring.
House to vote on Homeland bill without immigration restrictions
In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the Republican-led House relented on Tuesday and will back legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department through the end of the budget year, without restrictions on immigration.
Dream On Me 2-in-1 Basset to Cradle product recalled over falling, suffocation risk
Dream On Me is recalling its 2-in-1 Bassinet to Cradle because it poses a falling and suffocation risk for infants, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
Citibank lawyer warns judge Argentina branch will be in danger if he blocks bond payments
A Citibank lawyer has warned a judge its Argentina branch will be in "great danger" if he refuses to let the South American nation pay interest to bondholders.
Business Roundtable: Trade would increase hiring of US workers
Top business executives are pressing Congress to give President Barack Obama greater authority to negotiate international trade deals.
Business groups come out against Jindal plan to scale back Louisiana spending on tax credits
Louisiana's business-lobbying groups are calling a centerpiece of Gov. Bobby Jindal's budget proposal a multimillion-dollar tax hike on business, pitting the governor against powerful industry leaders in the upcoming legislative session.
Atlantic City's Borgata casino plans outdoor concert hall for 5,000, new nightclub
The Borgata casino will open an outdoor concert hall this summer and a new nightclub this fall.
Asian stock markets down after Wall Street decline as China growth target awaited
Asian stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday after Wall Street declined and investors looked ahead to U.S. economic data and China's announcement of its annual growth target.
Airlines slowly move to better track planes a year after Malaysia Airlines disappearance
At 656,000 pounds fully loaded and the length of six school buses, the Boeing 777-200ER is hard to miss.
Airlines ban rechargeable battery shipments as evidence of fire, explosion risks mount
Some of the world's largest airlines are banning bulk shipments of rechargeable batteries in the face of mounting evidence of their potential to cause catastrophic in-flight fires.