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Why the GOP doesn’t want you biking to work but will spend millions on a ‘heroes’ sculpture garden

“Now that we essentially do policy-making at a large scale, through these huge mega-bills in reconciliation… you have to stuff everything that you possibly can to try to get your entire coalition on board, particularly within the margins,” said Alex Jacquez, chief of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive think tank.

July 4, 2025 CNN

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Despite Lisa Murkowski’s Deals, Alaskans Will Suffer Under Trump’s Tax Bill

Another “super concerning” aspect of the bill for Alaska residents relates to the state not having any Level 1 Trauma Centers, said Liz Pancotti, the managing director of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive economic policy think tank.

July 3, 2025 Huffpost

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House Republicans Vote to Devastate Household Budgets, Says Groundwork’s Owens

President Trump’s marquee legislation makes life less affordable for working families and gives the ultra wealthy yet another leg up.

July 3, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Stars, Stripes, and Sticker Shock: Trump’s Tariff-Laden Fourth of July

As families fire up the grill and head to the pool this Fourth of July weekend, President Trump’s tariffs and economic policies are lighting a fuse under the cost of nearly every summer staple.

July 2, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Nine Ways the Senate GOP Budget Bill Will Raise Costs on Working Families

The House passed a costly and callous bill, but the Senate version is even worse.

July 1, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Consumer Confidence Falls as Trump Policies Drive Up Costs

This week, consumer attitudes grew increasingly dour amid worries about the policies put forward by President Trump and Congressional Republicans.

June 27, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Economy Shrank in First Quarter Worse Than Expected

“It’s clear consumers are pulling back,” said Liz Pancotti, managing director of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive economic research group. “We saw consumer confidence deteriorate by 5.4 points over the past month – with the largest decline in confidence among Republicans. Retail sales were down 0.9% in May. New home sales have fallen by nearly 14% and car sales have fallen by more than 9% over the past month as families struggle to commit to big purchases.”

June 26, 2025 U.S. News & World Report

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Economy Shrank in First Quarter Worse Than Expected

“It’s clear consumers are pulling back,” said Liz Pancotti, managing director of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative.

June 26, 2025 U.S. News & World Report

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DOGE’s Destruction Continues Under Vought’s Watch, Groundwork’s Jacquez Says

Russell Vought is working overtime to ensure DOGE’s destruction carries on.

June 25, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative

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Consumer Confidence Plummets Due to Higher Prices, Uncertainty Caused by Trump’s Trade Policy

The uncertainty caused by President Trump’s economic policies is wreaking havoc on our economy.

June 24, 2025 Groundwork Collaborative