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essentials
Coverage of essentials in the Nexus archive.
- What you need to know about Virginia's sales tax holiday this weekend
Virginia will have a sales tax holiday this weekend to help residents save on back-to-school shopping and other essentials. The tax holiday aims to provide financial relief for consumers purchasing necessary items.
- FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It’s increasing no matter how you cut it
Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford. The article questions whether inflation is a red state versus blue state issue but notes it is increasing universally.