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us-politics-and-policy18 days ago•7 min saved

GOP pressure rises to pause US diesel exports as prices hit records ahead of midterms

Rising US diesel prices amid global supply strains have spurred Republican lawmakers to urge Donald Trump to suspend diesel exports to ease costs for farmers and truckers before the midterms. The White House says it isn’t considering an export ban, while industry groups warn such a move could worsen shortages and lift prices elsewhere. The debate highlights fuel-cost pressure on rural voters and the broader economy as measures to bolster supply or curb export flows are discussed.

via Financial Times|

#diesel-exports-ban #farmers-and-truckers #inflation-cost-of-living

economy22 days ago•12 min saved

Gas price map shows California on top as prices rise nationwide

USA TODAY’s state-by-state gas-price map shows prices climbing nationwide, with the national average about $4.44 a gallon and California leading at roughly $6.09 as of Sept. 17, 2026. Washington ($5.58) and Nevada ($5.19) are also high, and the West Coast region tends to be the costliest while every region is up versus a year ago.

via USA Today|

#california #economy #gas-prices

politics23 days ago•1 min saved

Democrats widen national lead in poll ahead of Congress elections

A national Marquette University Law School poll conducted Sept. 2–9, 2026 finds Democrats leading Republicans 54%–41% among likely voters for November congressional elections (up from 51%–45% in July); among registered voters the edge is 50%–42%. Inflation and cost of living are cited as the top issue (37%), followed by the economy and the Iran-Israel-US war. The survey sampled 1,023 adults nationwide (margin of error about ±3.3 percentage points overall; ±4.3 for likely voters).

via FOX6 News Milwaukee|

#congressional-elections #democrats-lead-2026 #inflation-cost-of-living

politics7 months ago•67 min saved

Californians Brace for Budget Gaps and a Tight 2026 Governor’s Race

PPIC’s February 2026 statewide survey finds Californians worried about a $2.9 billion budget gap and the cost of living, favoring lower taxes and fewer services with health and human services as a priority. About 62% of adults and likely voters approve of Governor Newsom’s proposed budget, while views on closing the gap split (43% via spending cuts, 39% via a mix, 8% via tax increases). An overwhelming 77% want voters to have a say on spending and taxes at the ballot box, and 61% support raising taxes on the wealthiest to reduce the gap. Newsom’s approval stands around 51% with the Legislature at 46%. Californians remain pessimistic about the state and national directions, disapprove of ICE and the president, and the governor’s race in June features five leading candidates (Hilton, Porter, Bianco, Swalwell, Steyer) in a close top-two contest.

via Public Policy Institute of California|

#california #gubernatorial-2026 #inflation-cost-of-living