Our plan to slash your grocery bill NewsletterFebruary 19, 2026 Our plan to slash your grocery bill And how Trump’s policies are making utility rates skyrocket Feb 19, 2026
Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles Hoja informativaFebruary 19, 2026 Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles El plan de CAP se centraría en iniciativas federales para reducir los precios en el supermercado y permitir que los salarios se pongan al día con el aumento del precio de los alimentos, lo que le ahorraría a una familia típica de cuatro personas un promedio de $134 al año. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 3 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee, Amina Khalique
Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable ReportFebruary 19, 2026 Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable CAP’s plan would keep price growth in check while cracking down on anticompetitive behavior in the food industry and helping to prevent future price shocks. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 2 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee
Executive Summary: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable Fact SheetFebruary 19, 2026 Executive Summary: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable CAP’s plan would focus on federal efforts to lower grocery costs and allow wages to catch up with the rising cost of food—saving the typical family of four an average of $134 annually. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 3 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee, Amina Khalique
Cost-of-living concerns will be the major issue of 2026 In the NewsJanuary 23, 2026 Cost-of-living concerns will be the major issue of 2026 Natalie Baker joined a symposium for NOTUS, in which she argues that the rising cost of living will be the defining issue of 2026. Jan 23, 2026 NOTUS Natalie Baker
The Trump Administration’s Tariffs Are a Hidden Holiday Tax ArticleDecember 10, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Tariffs Are a Hidden Holiday Tax President Trump’s tariffs are adding to inflation and holding back families this holiday season. Dec 10, 2025 Jazmine Amoako
The Trump Administration’s Interference With Federal Reserve Independence Carries Significant Risks ArticleSeptember 25, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Interference With Federal Reserve Independence Carries Significant Risks By meddling with the Fed’s independence, the Trump administration risks higher inflation and monetary policy driven by political goals. Sep 25, 2025 Alexandra Thornton
8 Ways Trump’s Turbulence Tax Is Costing the Economy ReportSeptember 3, 2025 8 Ways Trump’s Turbulence Tax Is Costing the Economy President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting consumers’ cost of living and costing businesses real money. Sep 3, 2025 Michael Negron, Mimla Wardak
Congressional Republican Tax Proposals Would Push Inflation and Interest Rates Even Higher ArticleApril 15, 2025 Congressional Republican Tax Proposals Would Push Inflation and Interest Rates Even Higher Against a backdrop of tariffs pushing consumer good prices higher, Congress’ budget reconciliation plan will gut basic needs and drive inflation and interest rates higher. Apr 15, 2025 Christian E. Weller
Examples of Potential Consumer Price Hikes Under Trump’s Tariffs ArticleApril 8, 2025 Examples of Potential Consumer Price Hikes Under Trump’s Tariffs Due to President Trump’s trade wars, Americans can expect to pay more for groceries, clothing, and household items. Apr 8, 2025 Emily Gee
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do for U.S. Consumers, Workers, and Businesses? ArticleApril 1, 2025 What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do for U.S. Consumers, Workers, and Businesses? Trump’s tariffs could cost American households $5,200 annually, but they are unlikely to create jobs, improve U.S. economic competitiveness, or improve America’s standing in the world. Apr 1, 2025 Ryan Mulholland
The Trump Tax Cuts Led to Record-Low, Not High, Revenues Outside of a Recession ArticleAugust 28, 2024 The Trump Tax Cuts Led to Record-Low, Not High, Revenues Outside of a Recession Federal revenues lag far behind pre-tax cut budget projections. Aug 28, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Brendan Duke, Jessica Vela
Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions In the NewsJuly 9, 2024 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Emily Gee testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about improving affordability for Americans. Jul 9, 2024 The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Emily Gee
Wealth of Younger Americans Is Historically High ArticleApril 24, 2024 Wealth of Younger Americans Is Historically High Due to a historic economic recovery, inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans has grown 49 percent since right before the pandemic—a positive trend following decades of stagnation. Apr 24, 2024 Brendan Duke, Christian E. Weller
Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices ReportJanuary 3, 2024 Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices Most workers’ wages are growing more quickly than prices, and the economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession has featured historically strong real wage growth. Jan 3, 2024 Brendan Duke
LNG Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices for Americans ArticleNovember 6, 2023 LNG Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices for Americans U.S. export terminals for liquified natural gas (LNG) are turning what was once a domestic energy source into an internationally traded commodity, exposing American households and businesses to higher natural gas prices set on a volatile global market. Nov 6, 2023 Chris Martinez
Drug Companies Continue To Hike Prices Above Inflation ArticleNovember 1, 2023 Drug Companies Continue To Hike Prices Above Inflation New analysis makes clear that the Inflation Reduction Act’s inflation rebates should extend to the commercial market. Nov 1, 2023 Nicole Rapfogel
Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth ReportAugust 30, 2023 Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth By making it easier for more people to enter and stay in work, policymakers can help ease inflationary pressures over the medium term and grow the middle class. Aug 30, 2023 Rose Khattar, Christian E. Weller, David Correa
It’s All About Housing: Rental Inflation and Its Measurement Play an Outsize Role in the Consumer Price Index ArticleJuly 10, 2023 It’s All About Housing: Rental Inflation and Its Measurement Play an Outsize Role in the Consumer Price Index Price increases for new leases have fallen faster than average rent, which will contribute to declining inflation in the future. Jul 10, 2023 Christian E. Weller, David Correa
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
The Top 5 Actions the Biden Administration Has Taken to Strengthen the U.S. Economy ArticleFebruary 2, 2023 The Top 5 Actions the Biden Administration Has Taken to Strengthen the U.S. Economy Thanks to concrete actions taken by the Biden administration, the U.S. economy remains strong despite headwinds. Feb 2, 2023 Rose Khattar, Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee
Promise of Manufacturing and Innovation Law Is Increasingly Apparent In the NewsDecember 14, 2022 Promise of Manufacturing and Innovation Law Is Increasingly Apparent Colin Seeberger explains how the CHIPS and Science Act is building a stronger and safer economy for all Americans by creating incentives for increasing American manufacturing and supporting scientific research. Dec 14, 2022 InsideSources Colin Seeberger
Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations ArticleDecember 9, 2022 Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations The U.S. economy remains stronger than many of its global counterparts, despite global economic pressures. Dec 9, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
The Resilient Labor Market Can Still Make a Continued Recovery ArticleOctober 31, 2022 The Resilient Labor Market Can Still Make a Continued Recovery The Federal Reserve must be careful not to kill the strong job market. Oct 31, 2022 Rose Khattar, Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross