The City of Portland has approved a land use statement for Zenith Energy, despite an attempt by city councilors to delay the ...

The city of Portland has approved a controversial land-use credential for Zenith Energy – a key step in the fuel company’s continued operations along the Willamette River. The approval on Monday ...

The city of Portland has 56 snowplows. That seems like a lot, but the “snowplows” actually serve as regular maintenance ...

An agreement between four Native American Tribes, two states, and the U.S. government unlocks investments that can restore ...

The city of Albert Lea reminded the public in its weekly e-newsletter last week that it's city law to pick up pet waste immediately from public or others' property and within 24 hours of your own ...

January is a big month for the letter R, with resolutions, resets and tax returns demanding our attention. While it’s undeniably early days, the Internal Revenue Service will tell you it’s ...

BOSTON - It could cost you more to get a soda soon. The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use. City Councilor ...

High taxes are hurting job growth in Portland and chasing wealthy people ... “During this period, the city, county and region implemented new, layered taxes dedicated to specialized uses ...

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has applied to raise its council tax levy by an unprecedented 25%, adding £320 a year to a band D property. This would take the annual bill from £ ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The owner of a popular Italian restaurant in West Palm Beach was arrested for failing to pay more than $100,000 in taxes. Nadia Baldasaro faced a judge Thursday morning.

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the Government Transition Advisory Committee's Council staffing recommendations. The Mercury regrets the error ...

Mayor Keith Wilson and Portland’s City Council argue they don’t have enough staff to fulfill the policymaking and public engagement demands that voters expect of them. Portland City Council ...