JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE REPORT: High inflation a staple of life in IA today

March 3, 2022

“High inflation is a staple of life in the United States today,” according to a new study from the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee. 

In the West North Central Region:  

  • Inflation is costing $396 monthly per household
  • Housing is up 4%
  • Food is up 7%
  • Energy is up 27%
  • Transportation is up 24%

NRCC COMMENT: “Cindy Axne’s reckless spending is responsible for the rising prices hurting Iowans.”– NRCC Spokesman Mike Berg