affordability

Amid constant headlines covering inflation, energy costs and the cost of living these days, parts of the Northeast are often in the spotlight, with parts of New York and most of Massachusetts front-and-center.

There is broad speculation that Democrats may take control of both houses of Congress following the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says there is one thing that must be addressed if that occurs.

As the cost of childcare continues to rise across the country, New York Congressman Paul Tonko is supporting legislation that would ease the burden on working families.

During a recent stop at Shelburne Farms, Vermont Senator Peter Welch discussed the effects of federal policies on Vermont and New York's North Country.

Sen. Peter Welch has been talking with Vermonters about their primary concerns and he's hearing that Washington is making life difficult.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce provided an overview of a recent survey of businesses asking about their key issues. Affordability topped the list.

(Airs 01/08/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York State Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay, about their agenda for the 2026 session, his thoughts about Congresswoman Elise Stefanik dropping out of politics forcing him to switch his endorsement to Bruce Blakeman, discussion of the new prison reform law, and more.

Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch discussed state and federal issues during a stop in Burlington Monday.

An array of industry leaders met for a roundtable discussion on affordability with three New York state senators Wednesday.

New York has rolled out a new program that relies on manufactured homes to tackle housing affordability.