Reporters asked whether the uptick in individual and sales-tax receipts could be quantified as driven by inflation; officials said the forecast does not attribute a precise share to inflation but noted CPI affects nominal personal income and sales/use tax receipts.

City Manager Chris McCart told the Kingsport Chamber that the city grew its fund balance "by nearly a million dollars," increased cash-on-hand to about 18%, and maintained bond ratings even as inflation pushed fuel and materials costs higher.

Legislative Research and budget staff presented revised consensus revenue estimates showing $10.6 billion in receipts for fiscal year 2027 and $10.9 billion for fiscal year 2028, citing reemerging inflation and stronger individual and corporate receipts as primary drivers.

The Mississippi Association of Supervisors proposed an optional group purchasing cooperative to leverage buying power and lower prices; MAS cited inflation data and examples from neighboring states to justify exploring the approach.

Superintendent reported October 1 enrollment totals (in-district 1,160; total including out-of-district 1,179). Committee was notified a private special-education school applied for DESE 'reconstruction' that could lead to a 29% tuition increase next year if approved, which would affect district budgets.

Mayor told council Jamestown has received flat basic state aid since 2011 and argued the 2% tax cap hampers municipalities' ability to meet rising costs amid higher inflation; she said the city advocates for permanent state funding changes.

Istat said consumer prices rose 4.2% from a year earlier, leaving wineries squeezed by weaker demand and higher costs.

A presenter told the joint CSLB/NSCB session that Nevada's job market has largely stagnated over the past 18 months but showed strength in health care and professional services; the presenter also flagged negative real wages and fuel-price pressures.

Business owners say inflation, higher energy costs and election jitters are pushing households to skip meals out and leisure spending.

Business owners say inflation, higher energy costs and election jitters are pushing households to skip meals out and leisure spending.

Game and Fish CFO Meredith Wood and interim Director Eric Woltanger told the committee licence fees — more than 60% of revenue and weighted toward nonresident hunters — plus federal Pittman‑Robertson/Dingell‑Johnson funds underpin department operations; they warned inflation and reduced license opportunity have tightened capacity and flagged infrastructure and invasive‑species needs.

AI data centers and inflation could turn traditionally red Texas into a win for Democrats.

Finance staff reported FY26 sales-tax collections came close to budget ($67M vs. $70M budgeted) despite new exemptions; staff attributed much of the resilience to inflation and higher transportation-related costs and estimated roughly $9.2M annualized revenue loss from exemptions (food and utilities) based on six months of data.

America’s housing crisis, which began in 2008, has persisted despite economic shifts. While inflation is often blamed for the current situation, experts argue it merely exposed deeper systemic issues rather than causing them. Home prices remain elevated, mortgage rates have surged over 100% from pandemic lows, and construction costs continue to climb. These factors contribute to a market where rents consume an increasingly large portion of household budgets. The article highlights how inflation has amplified existing problems, such as insurance premiums and rising living expenses, creating a cycle that disadvantages homeowners and renters alike. Despite policy interventions, the supply shortage remains unresolved, with experts emphasizing the need for long-term solutions to address both affordability and availability. The piece also notes how political and economic dynamics have failed to provide sustainable relief, leaving millions struggling to secure stable housing in an environment marked by persistent inequality.

Inflation and weaker demand pushed apparent consumption to 9.25 million hectoliters in the year through January 2026

Inflation and weaker demand pushed apparent consumption to 9.25 million hectoliters in the year through January 2026

The brewer said first-quarter revenue rose 2.8% organically, but warned that inflation and energy costs could pressure consumers later this year

Inflation, health trends, and shifting habits drive decline as Italian producers face new challenges in a changing market

Inflation and Global Tensions Impact Champagne Consumption

Global Wine Market Sees Value Decline as Consumer Habits Shift