Opinion
Analysis: IRS tax changes cushion inflation, $11 monthly savings fail to restore lost purchasing power(The Center Square) – The Internal Revenue Service’s new inflation adjustments would save a married couple earning $87,500 about $136 next year, or $11 a month, assuming their income… Read More
Politics
Democrats are pitching energy affordability. Virginia was the test case.Democrats have made energy costs a centerpiece of their bid to retake Congress, hammering the Trump administration over rising prices. But even if they gain control… Read More
World
Trump says ‘billions’ of barrels of Venezuelan oil will ‘soon’ lower gas prices(The Center Square) – With energy prices at record highs the week before election day, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will receive one million barrels of… Read More
Politics
Report: Energy prices higher in Blue states due to policies(The Center Square) – Energy prices are higher on average in Blue states than they are in Red states because of energy policies that prioritize renewable sources such as… Read More
National
Report: Decarbonization polices could drive up energy prices rapidly in Utah and other states(The Center Square) — Energy prices could increase rapidly if government leaders don’t pivot, according to a report presented to Utah’s Federalism Commission. The report analyzed the… Read More
Economy
Report: Higher energy prices nationwide tied to government policies(The Center Square) – Americans are struggling with higher gas and energy prices around the country with some states faring worse than others, a new report from the American… Read More
State Government
Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping ‘Green New Deal’(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies. Read More
National
Average Illinois gas prices nearly a dollar more than Missouri(The Center Square) – Gas prices continue to climb and likely won’t retreat anytime soon. The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in Illinois is… Read More
National
Gas prices hit new record highs to kick off week(The Center Square) – Gas prices hit another new record to kick off the week Monday, continuing a steady stream of record-breaking days. According to AAA, the national… Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done,… Read More