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Richard Vogel/AP PhotoCalifornia is infamous for its steep gas prices, which are the highest in the country. And in recent days prices have been spiking, with a gallon of regular unleaded crossing $5.30 on average in the Golden State compared to the national average of around $3.60. -
Zin Chiang/CalMattersCalifornia built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes. Regulators delayed it for five years.Gasoline has surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war.The spike exposes a deeper problem: fewer refineries and limited California fuel supply.
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Oregon’s first-in-the-nation retirement system is doing well. But people keep taking savings out before retirement. -
For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks. -
California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments. -
Insurance experts say it’s a national warning sign, as the effects of climate change cause private insurance companies to pull back on coverage in disaster-prone areas, leaving states and their residents to assume more of the risk. -
The economic impact could be felt most powerfully in the state’s rural counties where a higher share of the workforce is employed by a federal agency. -
Open enrollment starts in November for people who don't get health insurance through their employer. Prices are up and government subsidies are in limbo this year. -
The state’s Department of Justice calls a suit alleging Gov. Tina Kotek improperly withheld records relating to the state’s case against Coinbase ‘malicious.’ -
The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes. The Senate wants to keep it where it is. -
It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results. -
Kate Madden, Director of the Problem Gambling Services at Lewis & Clark School of Counseling and Education, and Greta Coe of the Oregon Health Authority join the JX. -
Before they ever sign a lease, start packing boxes or line up moving day help, Oregonians hoping to move into a new rental home can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on application fees and deposits. Some Democratic Oregon lawmakers want to cut those costs. -
California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.
