Rising prices may be here to stay, but poverty doesn’t have to be

By: Patrick Turner

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 792

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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For millions of Americans living in poverty, rising prices are a threat to their wellbeing and the wellbeing of our communities. These prices often result in painful choices — like rationing groceries, skipping meals, or not sending your children to extracurricular activities. Those choices are everywhere these days, with one recent poll showing that half of all Americans are struggling to afford gas and groceries.

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