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Gas Prices Hit Highest Level in Four Years as Americans’ Anxiety Over Energy Costs Skyrockets
April 28, 2026
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Thanks to Trump’s War, Diesel Prices are Reaching Record-Highs
Washington, DC – The national average price for diesel has steadily inched closer to a record high as Trump’s war of choice in Iran continues into its 9th week.
May 4, 2026
Chevron Announces $2.8 Billion in Profits; Campaign Donations Flowing to Rep. Ciscomani While Arizonans Feel the Pain at the Pump
Phoenix, AZ — Chevron just reported $2.8 billion in profits in the first part of this year, as Southern Arizona drivers continue to feel the pain at the pump of $4.66 per gallon. Rep. Ciscomani, who has received thousands in contributions from Chevron since 2022, continues to rubber stamp all of Trump’s fossil fuel-friendly policies. […]
May 1, 2026
ICYMI: AG Mayes Secures $7 Million Settlement with APS Over Dangerous Disconnection Practices
PHOENIX—Yesterday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a $7 million settlement with Arizona Public Service (APS) following an investigation into the utility’s disconnection practices during extreme heat—including the death of APS customer Katherine Korman, whose power was shut off for nonpayment on May 13, 2024, when temperatures in her area reached approximately 99 degrees. She […]
April 16, 2026
NEW REPORT: Trump’s Energy Crisis Hits Arizona Families Hard
PHOENIX—As Arizona families brace for another punishing summer, Donald Trump and Republicans have already cost 9,000 Arizona clean energy jobs to be canceled or on the chopping block and yanked more than $3.6 billion in private investment from the state. Climate Power’s newly released April Energy Crisis Snapshot confirms Arizona ranks fourth in the nation for clean […]
April 15, 2026
The GOP’s Next Political Liability: Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Program That Helps Low-Income Families Keep the Lights On
WASHINGTON, DC – Late last week, Trump released his proposed budget, and the contents make one thing clear — in his ideal world, he pays for his reckless agenda by cutting the programs that the American people rely on.
April 9, 2026
Rep. Ciscomani Heads Home for Recess as Arizonans Struggle to Pay for Gas, Groceries & Utilities
PHOENIX—Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has been spotted in Scotland during congressional recess, rather than heading back to his district. For months, Rep. Ciscomani has declined to host a town hall, running away from his constituents. Unfortunately for him, Trump’s war in Iran is sending gas and diesel prices through the roof, making everything from airfare […]
April 3, 2026
DJT PHONE HOME: Republicans Head Home for Recess as Americans Struggle at the Pump
Washington, DC – Unlike everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial, who was happy to finally return home, Republicans can't say the same as they head back home to gaslight their constituents by claiming the affordability crisis is over.
March 30, 2026
ICYMI: POLITICO: It’s three times harder for blue states to get disaster funding under Trump
Washington, DC – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate disaster strikes—endangering the lives and livelihoods of blue state residents for purely political purposes. These findings come as Americans in red and blue states are struggling with the cost of skyrocketing utility and gas bills […]
March 23, 2026
Heat Wave Incoming: Historic Temperatures in Arizona and the West
PHOENIX, AZ— Arizonans who were hoping for the usual spring weather around St. Patrick’s Day are instead getting an early taste of the summer heat. Much of the western United States is bracing for a surge of unusually high temperatures this week, with Phoenix expected to hit 105 degrees by this weekend. The climate crisis […]
March 17, 2026
AI Data Centers Are Driving Arizona’s Power Demand. Trump is Blocking the Cheapest Energy to Meet It.
PHOENIX—Arizona’s fast-growing data center industry is driving a surge in electricity demand across the state. But instead of expanding the fastest and cheapest sources of power, Donald Trump has blocked hundreds of clean energy projects nationwide—many in Arizona—pushing utility costs higher for families. In fact, a new analysis just found that suppressing clean energy will […]
March 12, 2026