Business and Economic News

Nonprofit working to block drug imports has ties to pharma lobby
An organization campaigning against foreign drug imports has deep connections to the lobbying group PhRMA, which includes Eli Lilly, Pfizer and Bayer, an analysis by Kaiser Health News reveals.
New Trump order extends 'buy American' and 'hire American' rules
During a visit to the Snap-on tool company Tuesday, President Trump will sign an executive order designed to reinforce government purchasing policies and discourage the heavy use of guest workers.
5 things to know about Tax Day: Refunds are up, audits down
The IRS so far has processed 101 million tax returns from individuals and about 80 percent have qualified for refunds. The average refund is $2,851, an increase of $53 over last year.
Craftsmen, backpacks, beer build hope in a needy Duluth neighborhood
An eclectic group of businesses is sparking a renaissance in Lincoln Park, a Duluth neighborhood that could really use the help, and the jobs.
The "Buy American, Hire American" executive order seeks to make changes to a visa program that brings in high-skilled workers.
Big business pushes coal-friendly Kentucky to embrace renewables
Nearly 90 percent of Kentucky's electricity is from coal -- the cheap energy source that helped build its manufacturing economy. Now it's struggling to respond as more businesses want clean energy.
Ex-construction worker builds a new life grooming cats
"Brave New Workers" tells stories of Americans adapting to a changing economy. This week: a former contractor who lost his business when the housing bubble burst found a new livelihood grooming cats.
Tax filings seen dipping amid Trump crackdown on illegal immigration
Last year nearly 4.5 million people without Social Security numbers filed federal tax returns. Many were in the U.S. illegally. But there are signs that fewer such immigrants are filing this year.
Bridal couple removed from United Airlines flight without incident
A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding were removed from a flight on Saturday. The airline said the passengers repeatedly attempted to sit in upgraded seating which they did not purchase.