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Rising Costs Shape California, Washington Election Campaigns
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- Rising cost-of-living dominates campaigns in California and Washington ahead of state elections, shaping policy debates.
- Democrats pursue affordability measures while Republicans criticize their effectiveness and reframe Trump's tax bill as helping working families.
- Bipartisan support emerges for bills to increase oil drilling and roll back housing regulations.
- San Diego City Hall faces rising fees and costs that threaten affordability efforts.
