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.
Casinos industry group asking Delaware lawmakers to revised revenue sharing
An industry group representing Delaware's three casinos is asking state lawmakers to revise revenue-sharing models so that the casinos can remain profitable amid increasingly intense competition from casinos in other states.
Voter initiatives across America deciding on spending billions for land and water conservation
Voters across the nation are deciding whether to set aside billions of dollars for parks and preservation in what some environmentalists are calling one of the most significant elections for land conservation in American history.
Review: Colleges in Boston falling short when it comes to payments in lieu of taxes
Most colleges in Boston have failed to pay the city the full amount agreed upon to help pay for municipal services, a review has found.
Housing market in Ohio is on the rebound after recession, but foreclosures remain an issue
The housing market in Ohio is on the rebound after a steep drop in prices during the recession that took hold in 2008.
Tax deduction for Ohio small businesses not taken as frequently as state anticipated
A tax cut for small business-owners has not been claimed as frequently as expected.
Candidates for New York governor mixing facts and rhetoric on pivotal issue of economy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York has more jobs than ever and that upstate New York is rebounding.
Report: IRS, states must improve protections for tax info of health care law beneficiaries
The federal government and the states should improve how they protect the security of confidential tax information of people getting benefits under the 2010 health care law, federal investigators said Thursday.
Connecticut Gov. Malloy reminds local leaders he didn't cut aid; Foley also vows against cuts
Democratic Gov. Dannel P.
Unpaid franchise taxes mean corporation co-owned by McAllister loses Texas charter
A business co-owned by U.S. Rep. Vance McAllister has lost its right to do business as a Texas corporation after missing deadlines to pay state franchise taxes.
Ohio spends $700,000 to track businesses not paying sales tax; 700 suspended since 2013
State officials report Ohio has suspended around 700 businesses since 2013 because owners didn't pay sales tax.
Crucial ruling due Friday on future of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino
A federal bankruptcy court judge in Delaware will issue what the owners of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort consider a life-or-death decision for the troubled gambling hall.
NC revenues off slightly in 1st quarter, lower than anticipated income taxes is factor
North Carolina government took in slightly less than what state officials projected during the first quarter of the fiscal year, and questions persist about whether broad tax changes will crimp again the state budget for a second year in a row.
Audit finds oversight lacking in $600 million Utah business-incentive program
Utah economic development officials aren't doing enough to make sure companies who get tax credits are keeping their promises to create new, high-paying jobs, a state audit released Tuesday found.
4 questions to ask before renewing health insurance on the overhaul's public exchanges
The health care overhaul makes renewing insurance so easy you don't have to do a thing.
Trump casinos seek bankruptcy judge's approval to end union contact for Taj Mahal workers
The parent company of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal is asking a bankruptcy court judge to let it terminate its union contract.
Angie's List plans Indianapolis headquarters expansion, adding 1,000 workers in coming years
The consumer review service Angie's List plans a $40 million expansion of its Indianapolis headquarters, adding 1,000 new jobs to its workforce over the next few years, officials announced Tuesday.