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The Federal Election Commission is expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to allow virtual currency contributions to political action committees.

While vulnerable congressional Democrats might politely decline a local appearance by President Obama on their behalf, the money he's raising for their campaigns is an entirely different matter.

Unless Congress acts, the current monthly benefit for commuters using public transportation will be cut nearly in half starting Jan. 1. On the other hand, those who drive to work will see their benefit for parking costs rise slightly.

More and more towns are hosting festivals to bring extra money into the area. But these attractions can be disruptive, and one town in Michigan isn't sure it wants any more. Traverse City is looking at new restrictions to cure "festival fatigue," to the dismay of the business community.

It's off to the polls for Albany Democrats today.The Capital City's first new mayor in 20 years is expected to be all but decided today. With party…

A new cancer center is showcasing what it has to offer to patients in Western Massachusetts.In recent days, more than a thousand medical staff, patients,…

As of Tuesday's election, New Jersey is the latest state to raise the minimum wage. In the past few years, 21 states, the District of Columbia and scores of cities have boosted wages above the federal minimum.

"The launch of HealthCare.gov was flawed and simply unacceptable." Those are the words of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, published today, just before she spent time with people who share that view: members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

As the days of August tick away, many Berkshires performance venues are closing the curtains on their summer sessions.According to the Berkshire Visitors…

Beer lovers in the Hudson Valley have a new option — and each pint sold helps the environment as part of a first-time collaboration. The public had a…