CALAIS, Maine — It became clear at Thursday’s City Council meeting that, unlike other local governments currently grappling ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S ...

Minnesota’s new system appears on track to start on time, and it’s already accepting early applications for parental bonding leave.

Tucked between sun-drenched hills and the winding Columbia River, Wenatchee stands as Washington’s best-kept retirement secret—a place where your bank account can finally exhale after decades of ...

With "affordability" now the watchword in Washington and polling showing broad disillusionment with President Donald Trump's tariffs, the White House is scrambling to rebrand its import taxes as a ...

Here’s a major reason our local governments can’t have nice things, like adequate police staffing: Despite all the bridge traffic and bad things about Portland, we still love to shop in Oregon.

The highest residential property tax bill issued in New York City this last tax season reached $984,000, paid by the former ...

The Machias Select Board held public hearings Nov. 20 on a tax anticipation note, proposed ordinances and long‑term leases.

The One Big Beautiful Bill introduced wide-ranging tax changes for seniors, service workers, car buyers and others.

The businesses that generate our state’s economic prosperity have spoken clearly. Taxes are too high; regulations are too heavy; and the cost of doing business is becoming prohibitive. If lawmakers ...

The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday it plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits, ...

After rejecting a bond referendum this month, Washington County towns are now considering whether to make early payments for next year's taxes to address the county's $8 million debt.