NY health exchange premiums to rise in 2nd year; survey shows newly insured mostly satisfied
Deductibles and co-payments will be flat with individual premiums rising about 4.5 percent in New York's health exchange for individuals and families during its second year.
NC gets waiver to avoid more federal unemployment insurance taxes for employers due to debt
North Carolina businesses won't have to pay even higher unemployment insurance taxes beyond what's required while the state still owes the federal government money to pay jobless benefits during the Great Recession.
Indiana legislative study committee recommends eliminating equipment tax for small businesses
A panel of Indiana lawmakers is recommending the state eliminate the business equipment tax for small businesses.
Asian stocks perked by another record day on Wall Street, Tokyo at 7 year closing high
Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo closing at a seven-year high, as investor sentiment got a boost from another record close on Wall Street.
New Kansas revenue forecast says state faces $279M budget shortfall by July, bigger gap later
Kansas will face a $279 million budget shortfall by July, far worse than state officials had thought before a new revenue forecast Monday that will force Gov. Sam Brownback and legislators to consider spending cuts.
Health Law Faces Higher Bar in 2nd Sign-Up Season
With a bright look to its rebuilt website, version 2.0 of President Barack Obama's health insurance overhaul represents another chance to win over a skeptical public.
Kansas officials expected to issue more pessimistic revenue forecast as budget shortfall looms
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and the GOP-dominated Legislature will get new revenue projections that are expected to make the state's budget problems look worse and intensify discussions about trimming spending.
Asian shares rise on robust China, US data; Japan's Nikkei falls as yen rebounds
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after the release of strong U.S. jobs figures and weekend data showing China's exports remained on an upward trend.
As health law's 2nd sign-up season gets underway, HealthCare.gov can't afford another meltdown
More than possible computer woes lurk as HealthCare.gov's second open enrollment season begins this coming Saturday.
Iowa governor says road funding a top priority, solution could include fuel tax increase
Providing more funding to fix Iowa's crumbling roads is a top priority, Gov. Terry Branstad said Thursday, noting that he's open to all options, which could include raising the state's fuel tax.
Bankruptcy court judge lets Atlantic City move to collect $32M in unpaid taxes from Revel
Atlantic City will soon get $32 million in unpaid taxes from the former Revel Casino Hotel.
Treasurer: Okla. October revenue up, but crude oil prices reflect lower world prices
Falling crude oil prices could darken an otherwise bright revenue picture for Oklahoma, the state treasurer said Wednesday.
What the new places that legalized pot need to know from Colorado, Washington's experience
Oregon and Washington, D.C., voted to legalize recreational marijuana Tuesday, and Alaska looks poised to do the same.
Snyder, citing 'strong mandate,' says his No. 1 priority is elusive road-funding solution
A newly re-elected Gov. Rick Snyder is hoping to achieve his No.
Nevada voters reject constitutional amendment, keep 150-year-old limit on taxing mining firms
Nevada's mining industry already makes a big contribution to the state, and it still will, the industry's top lobbyist said Wednesday after voters narrowly rejected a constitutional amendment that would have removed a 5 percent cap on mining taxes that dates to statehood in 1864.
Board says Yellowstone Club loan counts as income; Montana seeking back taxes from Blixseth
Money that was loaned to Montana's Yellowstone Club for the ultra-rich and then largely diverted to the luxury resort's founder, Tim Blixseth, should be counted as income, a state tax board ruled.
Ballot measures: Marijuana advocates looking to California in 2016 after Tuesday victories
Marijuana activists who have longed for decades to end America's drug war pocketed more major victories Tuesday, with Oregon and the nation's capital approving recreational pot use.
Control of US Senate could inflame political tensions with Obama at expense of economic growth
The midterm slugfest for control of the U.S. Senate could have far-reaching effects on the economy.
Control of US Senate could inflame political tensions at the expense of economic growth
The midterm slugfest for control of the U.S. Senate could have far-reaching effects on the economy.
Kansas Tax Collections Short as Election Nears
Kansas reported Friday that its October tax collections fell short of expectations, potentially complicating conservative Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's efforts to win a tough a re-election race after successfully pushing for large personal income tax cuts.