Hollywood Begs for a Tax Break in Some States, Including California

A battle for filmmaking tax credits has begun in several states — including in California, the home of Hollywood — and has led to cutbacks in others like Maryland.



Tense Moments in de Blasio’s TV Interview

On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Mayor Bill de Blasio faced pointed questions about his stance on New York charter schools and conceded that his public-relations efforts had to improve.

    



Educational Publisher’s Charity, Accused of Seeking Profits, Will Pay Millions

The Pearson Foundation will pay $7.7 million after the New York State attorney general found that it had repeatedly broken state law by helping develop products for its corporate parent.

    



Justices Pass on Tax Case From Online Merchants

The United States Supreme Court will let stand a decision that the companies must collect sales taxes despite the lack of a physical presence in the state.

    



Forget TV; to Spread Word, Cuomo’s on Radio

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, whose brother is an anchor on CNN, seems more at home with an older medium.

    



Ad Campaign Selling State to Businesses Is Criticized

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration says the ads are a valuable tool for recruiting businesses, but critics say they are a backdoor way of elevating the governor’s stature.

    

Hollywood Fears New York’s Gun Control Laws May Stymie Filming

Industry officials worry they may be barred from using assault weapons and certain magazines in productions.

    

Faux Fur Case Settled by Neiman Marcus and 2 Other Retailers

In a forehead-slapping development, Neiman Marcus and two other retailers settled federal claims that they had marketed rabbit, raccoon and other real fur as fake fur.