OUC Considers Rate Increase

Getting to what's trapped inside the oil-formation class=kxInlineLink>Bakken formation is a big, expensive challenge. But as Donnell Preskey reports finding unique ways to break the oil loose could...

A surge in exports in September helped push the U.S. trade deficit down to $56.5 billion, the lowest in more than two years. U.S. exports rose 1.1% to a record $140.1 billion on record shipments of...

A recent move to raise the national minimum wage rate by 70 cents, to $6.55 an hour, is great news from some, but not for everyone. 26 states will see an increase, as their minimum wage levels were...

Feb. 16: For the first time President Bush is now willing to consider increasing the amount of Social Security payroll taxes that higher-income taxpayers pay. NBC's Chip Reid reports.

After making drastic service cuts, some Dallas city leaders are now pushing for a tax rate increase as they struggle to solve a $50 million budget shortfall, NBC 5 reports.

Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion revealed details of his party's $15.4-billion carbon tax plan Thursday, a proposal he pledged to be revenue neutral by offsetting the higher costs for burning fossil...

Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion revealed details of his party's $15.4-billion carbon tax plan Thursday, a proposal he pledged would be revenue neutral by offsetting the higher costs for burning...

The Metropolitan Water District, which provides water to 18 million people across Southern California, is considering a 10 percent increase in water rates. David Gonzales reports.

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 (NECN) - Boston's taxi drivers want a fare increase. Their union has reportedly asked the Boston Police Department to increase the cost of a four mile ride by $5.15. The per mile...

Unemployment figures are expected to show a further increase in the number of people out of work when they are released later. Analysts predict that the number of people claiming Jobseeker's...