Full NC House gives initial OK to tax bill
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina House has tentatively agreed to a wide-ranging tax bill that caps municipal business privilege taxes and places an excise tax on electronic cigarettes.
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NC Treasurer Says Health Plan Strong Financially
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - State employees and retirees may avoid higher insurance premiums in 2015 because North Carolina's public-employee health insurance plan is spending less on patients than expected.
Better Job Prospects Greet New Wake Forest Grads
Annie Eggleston graduated from Wake Forest University Monday with big plans for her future.
Triad Gaining Maola Production Jobs
An eastern North Carolina company is shifting some production to the Triad and to Virginia.
GTTC Training Programs Fuel Job Growth as Aviation Industry Continues to Expand in Triad
Among the few consistent bright spots in the Triad economy has been the aviation industry.
Online Gambling In The Garden State Gets Off To A Slow Start
New Jersey legalized online gambling in 2013, expecting a big windfall in tax revenue, but it has earned less than $8 million so far. What's gone wrong with New Jersey's big bet?
Missing In The Housing Recovery: New Houses
Even now, five years after the crash, homebuilding is stuck at half its normal level. And a hoped-for bounce after the harsh winter hasn't materialized. Some analysts blame higher mortgage rates.
Why Inflation Is So Low
With the Federal Reserve pumping trillions of dollars into the economy the past several years, why has inflation remained so low?
Online Sales Taxes Shift Consumer Behavior, Study Shows
Some states have enacted so-called Amazon taxes, forcing the giant online retailer to collect sales taxes the same way traditional stores do. In those states, Amazon's sales fell about 10 percent.
Water, Sewer Rates Increasing for Winston-Salem and Forsyth Residents
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County residents will soon be paying more for water and sewer services.