Deregulation

More cheating on federal tax returns would flow through to state and local returns, but state and local officials don't seem to have the potential problem on their radar. Former Chair of New York City Council Finance Committee: it's "smart to start thinking about it."

In offering a set of “common sense proposals,” New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has sent a clear message to national policy makers: when it comes to business, tread lightly.

Wisconsin's new governor wants easier path to regulatory approvals for large farms, but has not explained why deregulation wouldn't yield a return to the days of more pollution.