Economy

Experts like Laura Melo say it’s important for everyone to file their taxes, regardless of immigration status.

New Hampshire town and school meetings saw proposed tax caps on the ballot this week. Lawmakers are considering a bill to require towns consider tax caps every two years.

The CBIA calls the Stanley Black & Decker plant closure in New Britain “disappointing” and urges policy reforms to help Connecticut retain and grow manufacturing jobs.

About 30 business leaders and local officials from around Franklin County met with Eric Paley in Greenfield last week, telling the state's relatively new economic development secretary about the wonders and the challenges around the state's most rural county.

The shutdown, which affects airport security officers among others, comes as lawmakers debate federal immigration enforcement.

Paul Niedzwiecki, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, said the formula favors geographic equality over investing in regions that depend on tourism — even though those regions have the most potential to generate tax revenue from it.

Enhanced ICE raids are said to be over but many shop owners report business is down and some customers are still afraid to return. A new survey of greater Portland business owners shows fear, anxiety, staffing issues and revenue losses are impacting a wide range of businesses.

Vermonters who rely on woodstoves may have a harder time heating their homes as affordable dry wood is in short supply.

The Campbell's company plans to close the plant in April.

The legislation would force fossil fuel companies to pay money that cities could use to upgrade infrastructure and prepare for flooding and extreme weather.