Affordability Crisis and Policy Solutions | Annapolis News

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 subsidies, while lawmakers consider a fiscal commission to tackle the massive national debt. The conversation underscores a shared concern — the middle class is being squeezed as wealth concentrates, and real solutions may lie in smarter policy, faster growth, and a more inclusive economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74c5b42f46d15557