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WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Workers are demanding increased wages from D.C. officials. Labor unions and activists are announcing a DC Living Wage for All Campaign, following the filing by the coalition ...

Washington (7News) — Living comfortably in the Washington, D.C., metro area requires a significant income, according to a recent analysis using the 50/30/20 budget rule. This rule, which allocates 50% ...

State officials are attempting to address voters’ worries about the rising cost of living, including housing and everyday items such as groceries, utilities and child care. As governors give their ...

The affordability "winners" are Mississippi, at 62%; Alabama, at 61%; and Oklahoma, at 60%. Those are followed closely by Iowa, at 57%, with Missouri, South Dakota, and Texas all tied at 56%.

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly attempting to profit off of a ...