Government Finance
Homecare agencies ask governor to veto part of budget bill
Jun 12, 2019
Homecare agencies are asking Gov. Ned Lamont to veto part of the state budget bill that would change their employees' contracts
EU asks Italy to better explain debt or face legal action
Jun 12, 2019
European Economy Commissioner Pierre Moscovici is urging Italy to quickly provide any new information it might have to explain its high debt levels and or face the prospect of imminent legal action
French prime minister vows to continue reforming economy
Jun 12, 2019
France's prime minister says the government of President Emmanuel Macron plans to keep reforming the economy and will look at unemployment benefits, the pension system and tax cuts for middle-class workers
Rep. Omar filed joint tax returns before she married husband
Jun 11, 2019
Minnesota campaign finance officials say that U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar filed joint tax returns with her current husband years before they were legally married and at a time when she was married to another man
Pakistani PM threatens legal action against tax evaders
Jun 10, 2019
Pakistan's prime minister says tax evaders who fail to declare their wealth and pay taxes will face legal action
California lawmakers agree to health benefits for immigrants
Jun 10, 2019
California will become the first state to pay for some adults living in the country illegally to have full health benefits as the solidly liberal bastion continues to distance itself from President Donald Trump's administration
Hawaii budget includes $13M for Waikiki Beach restoration
Jun 10, 2019
Budget passed by Hawaii Legislature includes $13M in funds for Waikiki Beach repairs
With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks
Jun 8, 2019
One down, still others to go, as US urges China to resume trade talks where negotiations left off
G-20 talks finance tactics for trade war, digital disruption
Jun 8, 2019
G-20 talks finance strategies for trade turmoil, digital disruptions
Trade war clouds outlook as finance chiefs meet in Japan
Jun 7, 2019
Trade war clouds outlook as finance chiefs, central bankers meet in Japan