Long held as oldest in US, New Jersey nuclear plant closes
America's oldest nuclear power plant, the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in New Jersey, is shutting down Monday.
Taxes
Tax cuts 2.0 won’t pass before November: Kudlow
The White House national economic director said the U.S. economy is “crushing it.”
Wall Street salaries highest since 2008 crisis, report finds
Salaries on Wall Street rose last year to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report issued Monday by New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Tax cuts 2.0: What you need to know
Republicans are hoping to advance a three-pronged tax package through Congress this fall.
Debate on new tax cuts undercut by GOP election pressure
House lawmakers are debating a Republican proposal to expand the new tax law by making permanent the individual tax cuts now set to expire in 2026.
Senate OKs Trump choice for IRS head over Democrats' protest
The Senate has approved President Donald Trump's choice to become the new head of the IRS over the protests of many Democrats.
Panel endorses bills for online sales tax special session
South Dakota would start collecting sales taxes from many out-of-state internet retailers this fall under a bill the Legislature's budget-writing committee endorsed Tuesday ahead of this week's special legislative session to implement a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for the changes.
House Republicans seek permanent tax cuts as elections loom
House Republican leaders have unveiled their proposal to expand the massive tax law they hustled through Congress last year.
No immediate ruling in GOP's latest 'Obamacare' lawsuit
A federal judge in Texas did not immediately rule on the latest push by Republicans to end the Affordable Care Act.
Dueling pickups, popular SUV among new models coming in 2018
From new top-selling pickup trucks to an essential range extension for an electric car to the most popular SUV in the country, the 2019 model year for new vehicles has something for everyone.
Utah biodiesel execs linked to polygamous group stay jailed
Two executives of a Salt Lake City biodiesel company linked to a polygamous group could flee to Turkey if they are released ahead of trial on charges in a $500 million tax credit scheme, federal prosecutors said in court documents unsealed ahead of a Wednesday court hearing.
The Latest: Execs linked to polygamous group to stay in jail
The Latest on two biodiesel executives charged in an alleged $500 million tax credit scheme (all times local): 2:15 p.m. Two Salt Lake City biodiesel executives linked to a polygamous group will stay in jail on federal charges in an alleged $500 million tax credit scheme.
Nevada's 1st year of pot sales beats forecast by 40 percent
The first full year of legal marijuana sales in Nevada exceeded expectations by 40 percent, state tax officials said Tuesday.
The Latest: Houston area backs $2.5B flood-control bond
The Latest on Houston area election for issuance of flood-control bonds (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Houston-area voters have marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds that will fund critical flood-control projects.
Houston-area voters overwhelmingly back flood-control bond
Voters in Houston and its surrounding county will mark Saturday's anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by deciding whether to approve the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds to fund flood-control projects that might mitigate the damage caused by future storms.
Business Highlights
___ S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 close at record highs NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended a week of milestones with a few more Friday.
Tobacco-funded group starts Montana anti-initiative ad blitz
A group funded by the tobacco industry has launched a massive ad blitz against a ballot initiative to fund Montana's Medicaid expansion program and other health programs by raising the cigarette tax by $2 per pack and taxing vaping products for the first time.
Iconic New York City coffee shop closes after rent, higher wages take a toll
New York Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lamented the shop driven out of business over policies she supports.
New IRS rule on deductions hits some high-tax states hard
New rules unveiled by the IRS undermine some states' attempts to help residents keep a version of a popular federal income tax deduction.
Govt acts to stop high-tax states from skirting $10K cap
The Trump administration has laid down rules aimed at preventing residents in high-tax states from avoiding a new cap on widely popular state and local tax deductions.