Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Income Tax Cut Is OK
A bill passed by the Legislature this year to reduce Oklahoma's personal income tax rate is constitutional, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a unanimous decision.
Illinois Gov.-elect Rauner says he's surprised by details of 'worse than discussed' budget
As lawmakers reconvene for the final week of their annual veto session, Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner said Tuesday at the state Capitol that Illinois' budget condition is even worse than was previously discussed.
House GOP plans to vote on 1-year extension of expired tax breaks for businesses, individuals
Struggling to reach a long-term agreement, House Republicans plan to vote on a one-year extension of temporary tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.
Bill would aid Atlantic City and its 8 casinos with tax relief and budgeting certainty
Atlantic City's eight surviving casinos would get a break on taxes and the city would get help making up for lost revenue under a rescue plan unveiled by two New Jersey state senators.
America's Cup going offshore as British territory Bermuda beats San Diego to host 2017 regatta
The British territory of Bermuda has beaten San Diego for the right to host the 2017 America's Cup, organizers announced Tuesday.
House Nearing Vote on 1-Year Extension of Tax Breaks
House Republicans are moving to pass a one-year extension of temporary tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.
Governor pushes Legislature to pass $1.4B fuel tax hike to improve Michigan roads, bridges
Gov. Rick Snyder is stepping up pressure on lawmakers to boost Michigan's fuel taxes to raise $1.4 billion to improve roads and bridges.
Dominion: Natgas pipeline through W.Va., Va. and NC would provide $25M in local property taxes
A proposed pipeline that would deliver natural gas to the Southeast would provide more than $25 million in annual local property taxes, according to estimates from energy provider Dominion Resources Inc.
Congress crams tax breaks, Ebola, Islamic State measures into final days before GOP takeover
Like a student who waited until the night before a deadline, lawmakers resuming work Monday will try to cram two years of leftover business into two weeks, while also seeking to avoid a government shutdown.
California man protests property taxes on $59M island estate at Montana's Flathead Lake
A California real estate investor wants the state of Montana to lower his property tax bill by reducing the assessed value of a home he built on an island in Flathead Lake from $41.8 million to $9.8 million.
Pricey, possibly bomb-laden property no easy sell in New Hampshire
It turns out there isn't a huge market for a $250,000-plus, 100-acre New Hampshire property that may be booby-trapped.
Vermont clergy members organize, push lawmakers for moral economy: higher wages, more benefits
A group of Vermont clergy members has organized an effort to push lawmakers to embrace the idea of a moral economy.
A look at New Jersey's tax incentives for business
A look at the details of New Jersey's tax incentives designed to bring businesses to the state or get them to stay: GROWTH UNDER CHRISTIE: Since 1996, New Jersey has offered $6.3 billion in such corporate tax breaks.
Some in U.S. Illegally Could Get Retirement Benefits
Many immigrants in the United States illegally who apply for work permits under President Barack Obama's new executive actions would be eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits upon reaching retirement age, according to the White House.
Business incentives booming in New Jersey since 2010, but critics question their effectiveness
New Jersey's tax incentives for businesses moving to the state or promising to stay have boomed since Republican Chris Christie became governor five years ago.
Many immigrants covered by Obama's actions would be eligible for Social Security, Medicare
Many immigrants in the United States illegally who apply for work permits under President Barack Obama's new executive actions would be eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits upon reaching retirement age, according to the White House.
Revel files appeal of court order letting Atlantic City pursue back taxes
The former Revel Casino Hotel is trying to block Atlantic City from collecting $32 million in unpaid property taxes.
Montana Supreme Court takes up coal tax dispute as state seeks $3.4 million from Cloud Peak
Montana tax authorities were expected to argue Tuesday before the state Supreme Court that a Wyoming mining company owes $3.4 million for selling coal to affiliated companies at less-than-market prices.
Lawmakers considering options for funding transportation projects; gas tax hike among ideas
New Jersey lawmakers continue to weigh a number of options aimed at paying for transportation projects across the state, including some that could hit drivers' wallets when they go to fill their gas tanks.
Driveway rent, unpaid taxes being fought over at closed Atlantic City casinos
Some of the hottest action in Atlantic City involves closed casinos in bankruptcy court, where Donald Trump is trying to recoup rent he paid on a driveway leading to the former Trump Plaza casino, and Revel is fighting an effort by the city to collect $32 million in unpaid taxes.


