Business and environmental groups argued Thursday over whether California's plan to fight global warming will be a boon or a burden for the economy and low-income communities. More than 200 people from around the state signed up to testify at the final

The Doer government is preparing a law that would ban drivers from using cellphones as part of a legislative focus on protecting the economy and Manitobans' safety when provincial politicians get back to business next month. Premier Gary Doer hinted abou

Across the country, retail stores are closing down. Locally, we're seeing two large chain stores going out of business. Mervyn's and Linens N Things. Basic economics. The reward- risk cycle. If no one took a risk, than there wouldn’t be any rewards.

Major cities in the Philippines generally take longer to issue business-related permits and licenses compared to most cities in the world, thus constraining their growth and competitiveness, a recent study shows.

A new state law extends health-care coverage to more young adults. But it also could cost municipalities and businesses, already stretched thin, a lot more money.