Archive - Cost Coalition

Priced out of homeownership

The toughest housing market in modern history is taking a toll on working families.

Aug 13 •

Back to School Shouldn't Break the Bank

Across the country, parents are doing the math before they even walk into the store.

Aug 6 •

July 2025

Trump's Trade War Hits Your Plate

Whether it’s a trip down the grocery store aisles or scanning a restaurant menu, Americans are getting hit with sticker shock.

Jul 30 •

A Tax Hike on Your Morning Coffee

Why the Trade War with Brazil will have a far-reaching impact

Jul 22 •

Lowering Cost Caucus wants to Make America Affordable Again

But first they’ll have to face a parade of lies about the Big Beautiful Bill

Jul 8 •

Explosive Prices, Fizzling Celebrations

Skyrocketing Costs at the Fireworks Stand

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Getting Cool Could Cost You

Summer utility bills were already projected to be $784 - a 12 year high - before triple digit temperatures hit the East Coast.

Jun 28 •

Big, Bad, and Broken

How the Big Beautiful Bill Wrecks Rural America

Jun 24 •

Whistling Past the Graveyard

Congress Races to Pass Budget Cuts that Americans Oppose by 2-1 Margin

Jun 21 •

Beef. It's Whats for Dinner - If You Can Afford It.

Record Beef Prices Hitting Rural Ranchers and their Customers

Jun 21 •

Troops on Sunset, Tanks on Constitution

The cost of Trump’s military theater

Jun 14 •

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MilFams for Ethical Leadership

Washington Can't Stop the Wind From Blowing

But Congress can screw with the forecast for Iowa and the Midwest

Jun 10 •

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