Having money to meet inflation’s demands and affording family life is a real concern for many U.S. households, according to the ninth annual American Family Survey, released Tuesday at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.

The report says the economy has largely recovered from COVID-19’s challenges — in part due to government support. But it adds, “The public also remains deeply worried about inflation, particularly if they have suffered recent crises or lack of income.”

The survey, which included a nationally representative sample of 3,000 adults, presented a curated list of 15 challenges and asked half to consider their own families, the other half to consider families in general. Each person could choose three challenges. 

Gov. Spencer Cox introduces $186 million plan to combat homelessness

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled a comprehensive $186 million plan for battling homelessness in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

“One of the most complex problems facing our country, our cities and towns, and our people face today is homelessness,” Cox said at a press conference on Monday morning.

“We’ve seen, sadly, lawlessness, open drug use, untreated mental illness and the indignity that comes from tent cities in places across our great country,” he said, “and we are not going to allow that to happen here.”

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