AP Analysis: Political opposition, complexity among reasons why health law drama plays on
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.
AP Analysis: 5 reasons why Obama's health law is a 'never-ending saga'
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.
$3 billion budget gap ball bounces into court of GOP lawmakers after they panned Wolf's plan
The $3 billion ball is in the Republicans' court.
In Allentown, Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf pushes budget plan to boost educational funding
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.
Supreme Court gives Alabama chance to justify diesel tax on railroads
The Supreme Court says Alabama should have the chance to justify a fuel sales tax that it assesses on railroads but not on competitors in the trucking and barge industries.
State officials, experts: Supreme Court case on health insurance subsidies won't affect Oregon
Oregon's health insurance marketplace is a state-based exchange and would not be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court case against president Barack Obama's health care law, state officials say.
Rubio-Lee tax plan rewards investors, parents, businesses but likely adds billions to deficit
With an eye toward a possible run for the White House, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is signing onto an ambitious plan to cut taxes for investors, parents and businesses in an effort to spur economic growth and create jobs.
Republican legislative leaders, Gov. Doug Ducey reach deal on budget proposal
Republican leaders in the Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey have hammered out an agreement on a budget plan that cuts more money from universities than the governor initially proposed.
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.
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.
Some Ga. lawmakers back ending tax break on jet fuel, setting up face-off with Delta Airlines
Georgia lawmakers may eliminate a tax break for all airlines buying jet fuel at the world's busiest airport.
For 800,000 people, government error on health care tax forms means more filing-season hassles
It's not uncommon to feel some trepidation around tax-filing season.
Brownback touts economic growth as pushing Kansas February revenue above expectations
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback said he saw signs of economic growth Friday after a report showed that Kansas collected $22 million more in taxes than anticipated this month.
Anticipated Minnesota surplus swells to $1.87 billion as lawmakers eye new spending, tax cuts
Minnesota's bank account is projected to run up a $1.87 billion surplus over the next two years, which will drive calls for new spending, tax cuts or most likely a mix.
Oklahoma legislative leaders look to impose more restrictions on blossoming wind industry
With wind energy production in full swing in Oklahoma, legislative leaders are looking to impose some new restrictions on the booming industry.
Ohio gas and oil drilling up during last quarter of 2014, as governor again pursues tax hike
Oil production has more than doubled and production of natural gas has tripled in Ohio in one year, bolstering arguments by the administration of Gov. John Kasich that the industry is thriving enough to sustain a tax increase.
Assembly speaker pushes tax credits, $75 real estate document fee to expand affordable housing
Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins announced a proposal Wednesday to expand affordable housing in California by charging a $75 fee to record some real estate documents.
Treasury says taxpayers won't have to refile returns affected by health law errors
The Treasury Department says it is offering a reprieve for some taxpayers affected by health care law errors.