Government And Institutions

The Oklahoma Supreme Court says American Airlines is entitled to sales tax refunds that could total more than $1 million.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court says American Airlines is entitled to sales tax refunds that could total more than $1 million.

Parents and teachers frustrated with Illinois' school funding formula rallied for action Tuesday at the state Capitol, as House lawmakers opened talks on a bill that aims to even out disparities between districts by pumping more state dollars into poorer ones and giving less to the wealthiest.

Foreign buyers of U.S. Treasury securities trimmed their holdings slightly in September after hitting a record in the previous month.

A group of professional engineers say in a report slated for release Tuesday that Montana schools, wastewater treatment facilities and other infrastructure have slid into disrepair and are in need of investment.

Indiana's utility customer advocate says regulators should reject Duke Energy's proposal for a $1.9 billion electric grid upgrade in the state.

A Minnesota medical-device firm's push for $800,000 in public subsidies tied to a major expansion is in limbo after the company and its chief executive were federally indicted last week, a state agency official said Tuesday.

Wisconsin would join five other states that impose special fees on electric and hybrid vehicles if the proposed $50 annual charge put forward by the Department of Transportation becomes law.

Vermont is asking a federal judge to throw out a food industry lawsuit that seeks to block the state's new genetically modified food labeling law from taking effect.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction with rates on six-month bills rising to their highest point since March.

On the eve of a showdown, Maine independent Sen. Angus King left open the possibility on Monday that he would support legislation to approve the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline, which appears just shy of the 60 votes needed to advance.

Shares in Tokyo rose Tuesday on expectations the Japanese government will respond to a recession by postponing a sales tax hike and launching new stimulus.

Connecticut regulators have approved higher rates to generate electricity for residential and business customers of two utilities.

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The federal agency that insures pensions for about 41 million Americans saw its deficit nearly double last year.

The U.S. should spend $1.5 billion more a year to make sure every child has access to high-speed Internet connections at school, the head of the Federal Communications Commission said Monday in a proposal that would increase slightly the fees consumers pay each month on their phone bills.

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said Monday that the bank stands ready to buy government bonds if inflation in the 18-country eurozone fails to rise as anticipated, a hint that helped shore up stock markets and put pressure on the euro.

Economists say there is reason to be optimistic about New Jersey's recovery but warned on Monday that the state's constrained budget, tax structure and lagging employment gains could dampen its progress.

Attention, Christmas shoppers: If you're planning on buying a nice bottle of whiskey for that special someone on your list who already has enough tube socks, you have three weeks to do it before the price goes up.

Gov. Steve Bullock released a two-year budget proposal Monday that pushes for Medicaid expansion and water, sewer and road projects as well as money for pre-kindergarten programs and increased funding for mental health services.