Taxes

House passes GOP bill to make new tax cuts permanent

Republicans have sped legislation through the House to expand their massive new tax law, capping their session for the year as they rush out of town to face voters in the November elections.

Italian stocks plunge on populist government's plans

Italy's stock market has plunged after the new populist government announced a sharp public spending increase that will push the budget deficit to 2.4 percent of gross domestic product next year.

House approves GOP tax measures for savings, startups

Proposals to expand the new tax law by adding incentives for savings and startup businesses have passed the House as Republicans push legislation forward ahead of the approaching midterm elections.

Edmunds: How to shop for an electric car

Even though electric vehicles account for just a fraction of overall car sales, they are slowly gaining favor with buyers, particularly as second cars for daily commuting.

Push to end bullet train in 2020 could signal GOP strategy

Opponents of the California gas tax increase passed by state legislators last year to finance infrastructure improvements are proposing a new ballot measure for 2020 aimed at creating a new financing arrangement and eliminating the state's high speed rail project.

Business Highlights

___ Why the 'gig' economy may not be the workforce of the future WASHINGTON (AP) — The "gig" economy might not be the new frontier for America's workforce after all.