Tag: rate

Democratic voters are switching to Republican at an unprecedented rate across the country – ALGOP Chairman: ‘This trend isn’t surprising’

Trends in Voter Preferences in Alabama John Wahl, the Alabama Republican Chairman and also vice-chairman of the Republican National Committee, observes shifting trends across the nation and suggests that more Democrats are gravitating towards the Republican Party. A recent report by New York Times highlighted that Democrats are lagging behind Republicans in voter registrations in […]

Stock Market Rises Following Jerome Powell’s Hint at Possible Rate Cuts

Stock Markets Rally After Powell’s Remarks On Friday, stock markets experienced a significant surge following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who hinted at the possibility of rate cuts from the central bank. During his address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Powell noted that central banks might need to quickly adjust their target […]

City Council Talks About Financial Issues and Their Effect on Rate Study

A recent special session of the Nogales City Council held on July 30, 2025, brought forward significant financial concerns that could affect local residents. The council focused on the need for thorough investigations into fees with the aim of identifying and addressing gaps in the city’s revenue system. Council members voiced strong worries about the […]

Sedona Residents Confront Significant Water Rate Hike to Fund Hidden Water Tank

Arizona Water Company’s Groundwater Tank Costs Fall on Sedona Customers In a recent emergency meeting held on July 24th, the Arizona Corporation Commission (AZCC) made a unanimous decision. They placed the financial burden of constructing a large 1.5 million-gallon groundwater tank squarely on the shoulders of customers in Sedona, Arizona. This conclusion comes after nearly […]

Alabama law removes voting rights from Black citizens at a higher rate

Alabama’s Disenfranchisement Issue Recent findings from a nonprofit organization, focused on restoring voting rights in Alabama after felony convictions, point to the state’s “moral violation” law as a significant factor in the disenfranchisement of Black citizens. The law appears to create barriers for individuals trying to regain their voting rights. This analysis, spanning three years […]

Sandra Smith Surprises Former Harris Adviser with Simple Question on Inflation Rate

Fox News host Sandra Smith seemed puzzled when she questioned Mike Neris, a senior adviser to former Vice President Kamala Harris, about the current inflation rate. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.7% year-on-year in June. However, on July 15th, Neris suggested the rate was around 3% or 4% when asked by Smith for […]

Graham County Board of Supervisors plans to reduce property tax rate

Graham County Proposes Property Tax Rate Reduction For the sixth consecutive year, Graham County officials have put forward a plan to decrease primary property tax rates. They also propose maintaining the current rates for flood control districts. Typically, around 25% of property tax revenues go to Graham County, with the remainder allocated to local schools, […]

Baltimore Sees Its Lowest Murder Rate In 50 Years

Baltimore’s Historic Drop in Murders Baltimore, Maryland, has seen a remarkable reduction in murders, marking the lowest count in the first half of the year in 50 years, as highlighted by a recent announcement from the mayor’s office. By the end of June, the city recorded only 68 murders, a significant decrease compared to 88 […]

Global Water Resources Submits Application for General Rate Case

Global Water Resources Submits Rate Case to Arizona Corporation Committee Phoenix, March 10, 2025 – Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a company focused on water resource management, has filed a general rate case application with the Arizona Corporation Commission concerning its water, wastewater, and recycled water services in Pinal County, Arizona. These two utilities […]