Brownback, business allies push tax cut proposal

TOPEKA – Gov. Sam Brownback and a coalition of Republican and business allies rallied behind the idea of lowering income tax rates Wednesday as hearings on the governor’s tax cutting plan began in a House committee.

Regional vendor preference plan rejected in Hillsborough

Hillsborough County commissioners each said Wednesday that they support doing all they can to help local business owners. But facing opposition from leading business groups, a closely divided commission rejected a proposal to create a regional vendor preference ordinance. The proposal from Les Miller was not a straight up locals-only proposal to give bonus points to local businesses seeking work ...

Labor groups blast Brownback over tax plan, several other bills

But Brownback, in an event with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, defended his proposal.

What caused Prudentialife Plans' financial problems

Prudentialife Plans Inc.'s proposed rehabilitation plan, which involves focusing on life plans and a spin-off of its education and pension plan business, also offers a peek into what caused the company's financial problems.

Governor Corbett Discusses Budget Proposal, Praises Local Milton Business Success

Budget Plan Focuses on Job Creation and Economic Opportunity MILTON, Pa., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today discussed his 2012-13 budget proposal during a visit to Minuteman Environmental Services. "I hope all of you will ask your legislators to...