Our May Messaging - Rising Costs
Have you seen our billboard?
Billboard locations: US 25, .3 mile north of Berkely and 4 Seasons Blvd., 1 mile east of Elm.
It's not news. Costs are going up. And of course there are many reasons. But a lot of those reasons are tied to things our elected officials are doing - or not doing. Trump's tariffs. Trump's war. The 'Big Beautiful Bill,' the effects of which we won't fully feel until after the mid-term elections. State and local decisions contribute to rising costs, especially for lower-income families.
Learn more:
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Did you know: War and tariffs are hurting farmers​
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Did you know: We have a housing crisis in NC
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Locally:
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Come to Morning Momentum, May 23, 9:30 a.m., to hear from Hendersonville Councilmember Gina Baxter and United Way Executive Director Kat Carlton speak about affordability in our community, issues and solutions. (More details on our Events Bulletin Board.)
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​Media:
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America's deepening affordability crisis summed up in 5 charts - CBS News
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The Impact of Local Government Policies on Cost of Living...
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How Local Governments Can Support Affordable Housing Through Policy • affordablehousingact.org
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Rising inequality is the root of affordability problems | Economic Policy Institute
Support our candidates so they can work to lower costs.
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US House of Representatives
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Jamie Ager, who states: "The math doesn’t work between wages and the high cost of living. People are getting squeezed from every direction. Utilities, childcare, housing, and food — prices are going up for just about every basic need."
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US Senate
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Roy Cooper; check out his Make Stuff Cost Less campaign
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​NC House District 117
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NC Senate District 48
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Fletcher Mayor
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Fletcher Town Council, District 01
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Hendersonville Mayor
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Hendersonville City Council
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