From Tupelo’s budget-friendly edge to Manhattan’s sky-high costs, new data reveals where living expenses stretch a paycheck the most—and the least. Tupelo leads the nation at 21% below the U.S. average, while cities like Manhattan and Honolulu can more than double day-to-day expenses.

Despite an uncertain federal policy landscape, states across the nation are forging ahead with flexible and affordable clean energy solutions. This article discusses how state capitals continue to break new ground, even as federal support fluctuates.

Five Canadian provinces have increased their minimum wage to address growing affordability issues, tying these new rates to Canada’s consumer price index. As a result, Alberta now holds the lowest minimum wage among the provinces, prompting discussions on economic and social impacts for workers.

Despite studies claiming otherwise, Marin County’s housing shortage remains a pressing concern. Some commentators point to a declining population, but they overlook the deeper realities driving the county’s need for more homes.

America currently finds itself facing a 4.7-million-home deficit, according to a recent Zillow report. This shortfall, which has grown over two decades of slowing construction, underscores the urgent need for attention to one of the nation’s most pressing housing challenges.