Members of the Kansas Senate expected their vote to be close Wednesday on proposed income and sales tax cuts, with critics pointing to a national think tank#39;s analysis that the plan would shift part of the state#39;s tax burden from its wealthiest residents to its poorest.

Business tax cuts, tax incentives for hiring the unemployed, a moratorium on new taxes and a state spending cap will be part of the budget proposal of the New York Senate#39;s Republican majority.

ALBANY -- Senate Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a package of tax cuts for small businesses that they said will be part of their state budget proposal, which is due Monday.

The Senate on Friday approved a two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for every American worker and unemployment benefits for millions, steering President Barack Obama toward a convincing victory over Republicans controlling the House.

WASHINGTON - The Senate has approved a two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for every worker and unemployment benefits for millions, moving President Barack Obama closer to a convincing victory over Republicans who control the House.