Brazil is importing more Russian refined products and reducing imports from the U.S., leading to lower diesel prices. Fellow Francisco Monaldi explains why the U.S. lacks the political will to sanction countries that continue to buy the barrels.
“As the future goes, whichever party is able to win over Latinos will have a huge advantage, but we’re not there yet," fellow Mark P. Jones said of Sen. Roland Gutierrez's recent joining of the race, sparking a competitive Democratic Senate primary in TX.
While Abbott will soon meet his campaign promise to return half of Texas' $33 billion budget surplus to taxpayers in the form of property tax relief, property taxes won't be fully eliminated. Tax bills may rise in the future, fellow Mark P. Jones explains.
The energy market is continuing to evolve, and Berkshire Hathaway is capitalizing on the potential of LNG. However, as the U.S. role in LNG markets increases, the fuel’s utility as a geopolitical tool diminishes, fellow Anna Mikulska explained.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan's tax cut plan offers relief after prolonged efforts to pass a deal. "The attitude now among Republicans is all is well and good now that it's been actually accomplished," says fellow Mark P. Jones.