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Americans got a bit of a reprieve last month, as food and auto prices dipped for the first time in 90 days. As Texas households continue to deal with high food costs, the latest report from the Federal Trade Commission showed some major retailers unnecessarily increased prices during the pandemic in 2020 and are still reaping the benefits of inflated prices. Angela Huffman, president of the nonprofit Farm Action, said although supply-chain problems have been largely fixed, Amazon, Kroger and Walmart continue to show high profit margins. ...

New Yorkers could benefit from a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule. It caps credit card late fees at $8, or - at the credit card company's discretion - 25% of the minimum balance due. Consumers in New York and across the country would save about $220 per year. ...

Washington state is investing in bringing high-speed internet to more people in rural areas. The Washington State Public Works Board has approved $20 million, largely in eastern Washington and in distressed areas for infrastructure projects to connect people to broadband internet. Sheila Richardson, programs manager for the board, explained the need for the funding by many stakeholders. ...

This week Ohio approved adult-use marijuana sales as part of a 2023 ballot measure with sales anticipated to start mid-June

This week, Ohio approved adult-use marijuana sales as part of a 2023 ballot measure, with sales anticipated to start mid-June. Ohioans age 21 and over can now legally purchase marijuana across the state. In December, a law was enacted allowing people to grow and possess marijuana, but with no legal avenues to purchase it. ...