Source: Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator
Motley Fool
January 26, 2026
Investopedia
January 26, 2026
Senator Tuberville’s words speak for themselves, and voters will have to decide if they want to hear more of this from their future governor. I hope he will consider this statement from the Economic Policy Institute article May 2025, entitled, “The five-alarm fire that public education is facing.” It states, “The only education system that can fulfill the promise of equal opportunity for all children, regardless of race, disability, or income, is a fully funded system of public schools. Lawmakers interested in building prosperous communities should invest in public schools rather than defunding and privatizing them.”
This article goes on to list the five “alarms,” which are the following:
Alabama Political Reporter
January 26, 2026
According to the Economic Policy Institute, increasing the minimum wage can boost local economies because low-wage workers are more likely to spend additional earnings on goods and services in their communities.
Royal Examiner (Virginia)
January 26, 2026
A recent report by the Economic Policy Institute noted that as of last year, there were nearly 350 pending or settled unfair labor practice charges against Amazon and its subsidiaries across 27 U.S. states, many involving fired workers.
Truthout
January 26, 2026
A new report from the union-friendly Economic Policy Institute supports that view, saying the U.S. trade deficit with the two countries reached more than a quarter trillion dollars in 2025, up from 125 billion in 2020.
Public News Service
January 26, 2026
Our problems are not just limited to the way we spend our money and time. Outsourced manufacturing by our largest corporations has erased approximately 5 million American jobs since 1998, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Akron Beacon Journal
January 26, 2026
They are more likely to work, shoulder caregiving responsibilities, and experience job instability when workplaces downsize. Analysis from the Economic Policy Institute shows that Black women experience consistently higher unemployment rates than white women, even when overall employment is growing.
Word in Black
January 26, 2026
This retreat comes at a perilous moment. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 28 states across the nation introduced bills to weaken child labor protections in recent years. This follows a 283 percent increase in child labor violations between 2015 and 2023, creating a perfect storm that leaves young workers dangerously exposed.
Inequality.org
January 26, 2026
Over the past 50 years, top CEO compensation has climbed 1,094%, according to the Economic Policy Institute. That compares to a 26% increase in typical worker compensation.
CNBC
January 26, 2026