Affordability Crisis and Policy Solutions | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

Lawmakers and economists are sounding the alarm on soaring costs and shrinking wallets, with bipartisan lawmakers from the Problem Solvers Caucus teaming up with the Cato Institute to tackle affordability head-on. From grocery bills to mortgage payments, everyday Americans are feeling the squeeze — and it’s not just inflation; interest rates are either building wealth or burying people in debt. While both sides agree on cutting the deficit, boosting energy development, and reforming housing rules, they diverge on solutions: Cato pushes for supply-side fixes like deregulation and opposes new…