Here's a look at some of the new laws taking effect: Many cities and states impose special taxes on hotel stays and vacation ...

Overall, the 19 states set to raise their minimum wage on Thursday include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, ...

Tourists celebrating the new year in Hawaii could become the first to be taxed to address the consequences of climate change.

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BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state on Friday after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and ...

Mario Rincón had been staying at a hotel with his family, including a week-old infant. They returned to their Burlington property Friday but couldn’t get inside, as murky floodwaters reached part-way ...