Highlights from Connecticut Gov. Malloy's proposed 2-year, $40 billion state budget
The following are highlights of Democratic Gov. Dannel P.
Plan to increase fuel tax by 10 cents is quickly moving ahead in Iowa Legislature
A plan to hike the state's fuel tax by 10 cents kept moving quickly through the Iowa Legislature on Tuesday.
Gov. Rauner's budget expected to slash spending, set up battle with Illinois Democrats
Since the night he was elected, Gov. Bruce Rauner has repeatedly said he wants Illinois to be the most competitive yet compassionate state in the nation.
Covered California reports 1.4 million enrollees, including 944,000 return customers
More than 1.4 million Californians have either signed up or renewed their coverage for individual private insurance in the second year of the federal health expansion, a state official said Tuesday.
Congressional Republicans critical of 'amnesty bonuses' under Obama's immigration orders
Millions of immigrants benefiting from President Barack Obama's executive actions could get a windfall from the IRS, a reversal of fortune after years of paying taxes to help fund government programs they were banned from receiving.
As companies pledge to bring jobs into Camden, new training program for residents launches
New Jersey is committing to increase job training as new companies plan to bring thousands of jobs to a city that ranks among the nation's most impoverished.
Lawmakers push to exempt retirement income from state income tax to stop seniors from leaving
Top lawmakers are pushing to exempt Social Security, pensions and other retirement income from the state income tax as a way to stop seniors from leaving Rhode Island.
Gamblers' optimism? Revenue from newest casinos comes up short of states' expectations
For anyone betting on the Northeast's casino bonanza, the odds are long on projects hitting financial expectations.
Arizona House approves bill adjusting income tax brackets yearly for inflation
The Arizona Senate on Monday joined the House in passing a bill that adjusts tax brackets every year to account for inflation, despite a large state budget deficit.
APNewsbreak: Senior Democrats seek sign-up extension for people facing health law penalties
The official sign-up season for President Barack Obama's health care law may be over, but leading congressional Democrats say millions of Americans facing new tax penalties deserve a second chance.
Questions about plaintiffs unlikely to derail Supreme Court case on health overhaul subsidies
Despite questions about four challengers' legal right to bring their lawsuit, the Supreme Court probably will not be deterred from deciding whether millions of people covered by the health care overhaul are eligible for the subsidies that make their insurance affordable.
As Congress warns of 'amnesty bonuses,' Social Security says immigrants boost tax receipts
Millions of immigrants benefiting from President Barack Obama's executive actions could get a windfall from the IRS, a reversal of fortune after years of paying taxes to help fund government programs they were banned from receiving.
State quiz used to deter income tax fraud leaves some Ohioans puzzled, fearing identity scam
A new quiz by the state of Ohio to catch phony tax returns is puzzling some taxpayers.
Puerto Rico leader pushes for value-added tax amid scrutiny from public, credit rating agency
Puerto Rico's governor on Friday defended his proposal to create a 16 percent value-added tax as pressure built on the government to fix its finances.
House GOP pushes $300 billion package of tax cuts despite White House veto threat over cost
House Republicans are pushing through a series of tax cuts this week affecting millions of businesses and individuals, despite White House veto threats over the cost.
General Motors to build electric car with 200-mile range at factory north of Detroit
General Motors says it will build an electric car with a 200-mile range at a factory north of Detroit.
With 1 year in the books, Colorado's pot taxes have lessons for other states
Marijuana makes money.
IRS Apologizes for Seizing Accounts of Small Businesses
Pressured by Congress, the IRS has apologized for seizing banks accounts from otherwise law-abiding business owners simply because those owners structured bank transactions to avoid federal reporting requirements.
Committee hears report on tax breaks, exemptions, discounts offered by state
The state is spending nearly $450,000 a year on 17 tax credits, discounts and exemptions that should be terminated, according to a legislative report.