(The Center Square) – About 49% of voters say they're worse off financially than a year ago, and 62% disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the economy, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
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Consumer prices rose 3.5% over the past 12 months, as of June 2026. And while some inflation is normal for a growing economy, many Americans are feeling the squeeze.More than 4 in 5 Americans (83%) say the rising cost of living has contributed to them tracking their spending more closely in 2026, according to a...
(The Center Square) – The total cost of employer-sponsored family health insurance now exceeds the median monthly mortgage payment for recent homebuyers, but employers cover most of that insurance bill.
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) has released a report on what she described as an "affordability crisis" in the 7th District, blaming the Republican…
Electric vehicle owners may spend less on fuel for their vehicles, but they pay more for car insurance — a lot more.
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded almost $48 million in funds to 18 service agencies to help low-income households with utility costs during winter an…
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Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton said the city’s new garbage truck is a sign that things are picking up in the city.
The City of Selma is trying to gather the money for a major downtown street revitalization project.