Category Archives: Economy
Alaska House leaders hopeful for budget deal by Monday
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska House leaders expressed optimism Friday that an agreement was near that could avert a partial government shutdown.
Business Highlights: Consumer spending, Trump’s company
___ May consumer spending flat; incomes fall and prices jump
Arizona House OK’s big loopholes for new tax on wealthy
PHOENIX (AP) — After slashing $1.9 billion in income taxes mainly benefiting upper-income taxpayers and shielding them from higher taxes approved by voters in an initiative last year, the Republican-controlled House returned Friday and passed more legi...
Senate OKs bill to certify farm practices limiting emissions
The U.S. Senate has approved a measure intended to encourage greater use of farming and forestry practices that prevent greenhouse gas emissions and remove planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Alberta should focus on innovation to attract U.S. investment, says Washington envoy
CALGARY — Alberta must position itself as a clean energy leader to move forward in the aftermath of the Keystone XL pipeline cancellation, Alberta's trade envoy to Washington said Friday. “We can make a very strong argument for further investment in
El Salvador offers $30 bitcoin starter account, use optional
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s president says use of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin will not be mandatory, but the country is planning to give out starter accounts with $30 to promote its use.
Key GOP senators balk at terms of Biden infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal was thrown in doubt Friday as Republican senators felt “blindsided” by his insistence that it must move in tandem with his bigger package, while the White House doubled down on the
Trump’s company could face criminal charges in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors are considering filing criminal charges soon against Donald Trump’s company, stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.
Tennessee sued over new transgender bathroom sign law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging Tennessee’s first-of-its-kind law that requires businesses and government facilities to post signs if they let transgender people use multiperson publ...
Malta placed on global money laundering watchdog’s grey list
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — A watchdog on the lookout for money laundering and terror financing said Friday it has placed the tiny Mediterranean island nation of Malta on a list for increased monitoring.
