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New Illinois gas tax hike on hold until January 1 – KHQA (Quincy)

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July 2, 2026

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Right now, Illinois' state gas tax is at 0.48 a gallon, coming in second behind California's 0.61.

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The Daily Signal

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· Jun 30, 2026

Nothing in Commonwealth

As July begins, Virginians brace for higher gas taxes, hoping that the 68 price of a barrel of crude oil will start to bring the price at the pump back down. However, they will very soon be hit with a 7 increase in their electric bills. Iran? No. Trump tariffs? No. This is because, as...

The Hill

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadline to claim COVID-era tax refund is Friday: Do you qualify?

Years after the end of the COVID-19 health emergency, a pandemic-era tax refund may still be up for grabs. The deadline to claim it is Friday, July 10, and taxpayers who miss the time limit will become ineligible.

AMBCrypto

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tron traders on alert! THIS make-or-break level will decide TRX’s next move

Can TRX's Friday pattern deliver one more bullish turn?

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 4, 2026

The Stock Market Just Did Something Last Seen in 2020. It Signals a Big Move in the Next Year.

History says the Nasdaq Composite could skyrocket.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

When stock market trades need to do tax audit

When stock market trades need to do tax audit

Spotlight Delaware

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· Jun 26, 2026

Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session

As the final day of the 2026 legislative session approaches on Tuesday, several bills face uncertain futures, including a slate of property tax reforms and legislation that seeks to rein in healthcare costs. Also pending is the state’s perennially contentious capital budget that would distribute nearly 1.26 billion dollars to state building projects. The post Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

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