This bill would exacerbate the affordability crisis

Todd J. Zywicki April 11, 2026

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As the country enters the home stretch toward the 2026 midterm elections, two political trends are clear. First, affordability ranks as the most urgent economic concern of American families. Second, Washington politicians have record-low ratings in response to the question about whether they care about the needs of ordinary people.

As if to prove the latter point, Washington Democrats have queued up new legislation that would drive up retail prices of groceries, gasoline and other household necessities — the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act.

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