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An Affordability Crisis in the Peach State
On Thursday, President Trump is slated to visit Georgia for an affordability event in the former district of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. While the President previously characterized affordability concerns as a "hoax," Rep. Greene broke ranks to acknowledge the reality facing her constituents. " Affordability is a problem ," Greene admitted. "I go to the grocery store myself. Grocery prices remain high. Energy prices remain high." This is a lived experience for Georgia famili
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The Real Cost: How Policy Failures Are Crushing Heartland Families
A comprehensive new report from Progress Iowa documents what politicians won't say: the affordability crisis devastating working families isn't an accident—it's the result of deliberate policy choices. "An Affordability Crisis in the Heartland" reveals how rising costs across groceries, healthcare, and energy are forcing Iowa families to make impossible choices, from unplugging Christmas lights to leaving the state entirely. The common thread connecting these stories isn't ge
Jan 313 min read
Ahead of President’s Visit, Bipartisan Cost Coalition and Progress Iowa Release Report On Affordability
01/27/2026 - Cost Coalition and Progress Iowa released a new report detailing how rising costs are squeezing families and small businesses across Iowa—from tariff-driven price pressure and higher grocery bills to escalating health care and energy costs. The report highlights year-over-year increases in staple items (including coffee and beef), growing food insecurity, projected winter utility spikes, and widespread concern about losing affordable coverage.
Jan 271 min read
Cost Coalition Advisor Terry Holt Press Call with Iowa Senators Zach Wahls and Sarah Trone Garriott
Cost Coalition advisor Terry Holt joined Zach Wahls and Sarah Trone Garriott for a press call focused on affordability in Iowa ahead of the President’s visit. Speakers pointed to rising everyday costs—especially groceries, energy, and health care—and argued that current policy decisions are adding pressure on families and small businesses across the state.
Jan 271 min read
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