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Wright stated, 'That could happen later this year. That might not happen until next year.' He emphasized that prices have likely peaked and will start going down, especially with a resolution of the conflict.

A drop of that margin is stunning, and it should be greatly disturbing to the governor and the governor's staff if it's repeated in other surveys. Spanberger's energy and tax policies are of particular concern, given the electorate's focus on affordability.

Of the more than 250 readers who responded, a 73% majority said gas-powered leaf blowers should be allowed, while 26% backed the bans.

The first of 2026's biannual changing of the clocks takes place on the weekend of March 28th and 29th in France and across the whole of the European Union (plus the UK). Clocks officially go forward one hour at 2am (France time) on Sunday, March 29th, meaning that the hour between 2am and 3am disappears into the ether for the summer.

"Support for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans and same-sex marriage remains high, including among most people of faith," said Melissa Deckman, CEO of the research nonprofit.

A recent analysis from Tufts University's Center for State Policy Analysis estimates it would reduce state tax revenue by roughly $5.1 billion per year - about a 10% overall decline - while saving the median Massachusetts household around $1,250 annually.