As Trump’s policies exacerbate the affordability crisis, state Democrats are leading the way to lower costs around health care, housing, and more

WASHINGTON — 2026 legislative sessions are underway, and state Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs and expanding economic opportunities, in stark contrast to Trump and Republicans’ agenda that’s raising prices. State Democrats are leading real progress to lower housing and health care costs, reduce utility bills, raise the minimum wage, expand child care access, lower food costs, and more. 

Democratic majorities in statehouses are leading the party forward and combating Republicans’ devastating, expensive agenda that’s leaving families behind. 

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:

“Amid an affordability crisis that’s raising costs for families across the country, all eyes should be on statehouses. As Republicans fail to address health care and housing costs and strip families of food access, state Democrats are working overtime to undo the damage and fight on behalf of their communities. The progress that state Democrats are making underscores the stakes of our historic opportunity this year to flip as many as 650 seats across the country and empower Democrats to address affordability all across the country.” 

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