‘Lost The People’s Support’: Washington Gears Up To Vote On Policies Blamed For Near-Highest Gas Prices In US
Voters will be able to vote on outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s climate if two ballot initiatives that limit natural gas use and repeal a tax on corporate carbon emissions pass on Nov. 5. This could be a major blow to the legacy of change. Washington state residents will vote on two energy-related ballot initiatives: […]
Boo! Halloween Product Prices Have Surged This Year Amid Inflation
Data analysis shows that prices for Halloween staples like candy and costumes rose in the U.S. in 2024. Although U.S. inflation fell slightly in September, many consumers remain concerned about Halloween-related price hikes. With chocolate prices hitting record highs, many holiday shoppers are turning to cheaper types of Halloween candy. According to In the Wall […]
Harris Touts Latest Celebrity Endorsement As Polls Indicate High Prices Remain Americans’ Top Priority
Democratic presidential candidate and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday focused her Texas campaign primarily on abortion, despite voters’ claims that the economy is their top concern as November approaches. At the event, he defended his recent celebrity endorsements. Singer Beyoncé publicly supported Harris at a rally where she slammed the state’s six-week abortion […]
California Keeps Driving Up Gas Prices With ‘Layers And Layers’ Of Green Rules And Regs
California’s latest law cracking down on fuel refiners in the state is likely to push already high prices at the pump even higher, according to multiple energy experts. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law ABX2-1 on October 14, forcing state officials to impose certain restrictions on refiners to prevent alleged price gouging by […]
Why prices at certain BLM recreation sites in Arizona could soon more than triple
Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — Bureau of Land Management It proposes raising fees at more than 20 campgrounds and recreation areas across Arizona, potentially impacting the nearly 1 million people who annually visit BLM lands in the state. The agency’s field office in Yuma County is notifying the public of possible changes that could increase […]
‘A Dire Spiral’: Used Electric Vehicle Prices Are Cratering Amid Slackening Consumer Demand
The resale value of electric vehicles (EVs) is soaring as weak consumer demand weighs on prices. Automakers have offered a series of price cuts on new models to support sales amid weaker-than-expected demand. According to In the Wall Street Journal. Discounts have plummeted the resale value of EVs, with the average selling price for an […]
Column: Newsom administration’s confounding actions on gas prices
SACRAMENTO — The Newsom administration is at odds with itself on gasoline prices, on both sides of the aisle. Are you trying to keep gas prices down, or is it okay to raise them? It seems like both. One hand may not know or care what the other hand is doing. On the one hand, […]
Biden-Harris FTC Accuses Major Healthcare Companies Of Artificially Inflating Drug Prices In New Lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday filed lawsuits against three major prescription drug benefit managers (PBMs) and their affiliates, alleging they engaged in a scheme to artificially inflate the price of insulin drugs. The complaint targets the “Big Three” — Cigna's ESI, CVS Health's Caremark and UnitedHealth Group's Optum — and their affiliated group […]
Tennessee To Add 10% ‘Talent Fee’ To 2025 Football Ticket Prices To Raise NIL Money For Athletic Programs
As a fan it's a bit frustrating but we want to win, right? University of Tennessee Athletic Department said The university said in an email sent to season ticket holders on Tuesday that it will be charging a 10% “talent fee” on football tickets starting with the 2025 season, which will be used to cover […]
‘Can We Get A Question At Some Point?’: Walz Ignores Shouted Question About Lowering Prices During Campaign Stop
Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota governor Tim Walz ignored shouted questions about the economy while campaigning in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday. Waltz Stopped Trump is scheduled to speak in Lancaster on Wednesday before traveling to Pittsburgh and Erie to campaign for his running mate, Kamala Harris. As he spoke to local residents in Lancaster, […]