Opinion
Op-Ed: The hidden tax increase in plain sightAmericans have less money than they had last year – though taxes haven’t been raised. So what’s the problem? Inflation, which has increased at a 40-year high annual pace… Read More
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Oil executives: Government policies play ‘critical role’ in cost of gas(The Center Square) – Lawmakers grilled a panel of leading oil company executives during a Congressional hearing Wednesday over high gas prices. The executives responded that restrictive government policies… Read More
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Feds: Retail food prices to increase by an additional 5%(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects U.S. food prices to increase by at least another 5% on average this year as the majority of Americans… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Biden denies his policies caused high gas prices“By reversing Trump’s energy policies we’ll reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.” – Joe Biden A few weeks ago, President Joe Biden announced he was banning oil imports… Read More
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Majority of Americans report ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans feel they are “falling behind” as the cost of living continues to rise, according to newly released polling. Read More
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De Haan: Gas tax holidays are providing relief at the pump(The Center Square) – Gas tax holidays are benefiting the residents of two states, but the long-term outlook on gas prices is they won’t be coming down anytime soon,… Read More
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Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal with increased taxes on businesses, wealthy individuals(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden unveiled a new 2023 budget proposal Monday along with major tax increases to help pay for it. Biden’s budget, which comes… Read More
State Government
Bills would pause Missouri’s fuel tax for six months(The Center Square) – Two identical bills would give Missourians a one-time, six-month motor fuel tax holiday, but an exemption of the state’s sales tax also was mentioned… Read More
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Polls: Voters blame Biden for inflation(The Center Square) – Americans are feeling the pain of inflation and many blame President Joe Biden for rising prices, new polling shows.Soaring gas prices have brought that… Read More
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Economists expect elevated inflation as projected U.S. GDP plummets(The Center Square) – Economists across the U.S. expect ongoing inflation as the growth projections for the U.S. economy have plummeted, according to a newly released survey. The… Read More
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Fed hikes, higher mortgage rates mark consequences of ongoing inflationAs housing prices soar, mortgage rate hike will make it harder for Americans to afford homes (The Center Square) – Mortgage rates surpassed 4% for the first time since… Read More
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Poll: Americans want more domestic energy production(The Center Square) – The increased pressure on the U.S. oil supply and soaring gas prices have left the vast majority of Americans calling for more domestic oil production. Read More
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Arkansas farmers face challenging season with high fertilizer, fuel prices(The Center Square) – Rising fertilizer and fuel costs could take a bite out of Arkansas’ rice and corn farmers. Fertilizer costs have reached record highs, as anhydrous ammonia… Read More
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Biden blames gas prices, inflation on Putin, but critics push back(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden has repeatedly pointed to the crisis in Ukraine as the source of the marked increase in gas prices and inflation, but critics… Read More
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Farmers hit hard by price increases as food price spike looms(The Center Square) – Goods and services around the country are becoming increasingly more expensive, but farmers may be among the hardest hit as inflation, supply chain issues, and… Read More
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Gas prices are highest in Democrat-led states(The Center Square) – While all Americans are feeling the pain at the pump, some are paying more than others. Gas prices are highest in Democrat-led states, according… Read More
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Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears(The Center Square) – Inflation continued to soar in February, making a range of goods and services even more expensive for Americans, according to newly released federal inflation data. Read More
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Small businesses concerned as job openings hit record high(The Center Square) – Two more economic markers Wednesday raised concerns about the state of the U.S. economy, even as gas prices rise, inflation soars, and the invasion of… Read More
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Gas price increases raise more fears of inflation spike(The Center Square) – Gas prices hit all-time high levels this week, and experts say this will not only increase prices consumers face at the pump, but at the… Read More
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Critics pan Biden’s plan to fight inflation(The Center Square) – Inflation has risen steadily since President Joe Biden took office, and his new plan to fight rising prices has been met with skepticism by critics. Read More