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U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls to 90.8 as Present Conditions Weaken

A small pullback in household sentiment could shave consumer spending and influence Federal Reserve decisions if it persists.

Maryland PSC Halves BGE True-Up, Approves $77.2 Million With 2026 Bill Increase

GOP’s Affordability Problem Deepens as Polls Sour and House Republicans Kill Bipartisan Housing Bill

Healey Urges DPU to Scrutinize Every Utility-Bill Charge, Accelerate Solar Ahead of Winter Rates

California Weighs $80–$200 Million to Keep Valero’s Benicia Refinery Running