JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE REPORT: High inflation a staple of life in MI 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 East North Central Region:  

  • Inflation is costing $391 monthly per household
  • Housing is up 5%
  • Food is up 8%
  • Energy is up 24%
  • Transportation is up 22%

NRCC COMMENT: “Elissa Slotkin and Dan Kildee’s reckless spending is responsible for the rising prices hurting Michiganders.” – NRCC Spokesman Mike Berg