To the editor:
For many Ohio families, the math just doesn’t work anymore. A trip to the grocery store costs more than it did a year ago. Rent or mortgage payments keep climbing. Utility bills spike without warning. For parents, seniors, and young adults trying to get ahead, even small, unexpected expenses like a car repair or a medical bill can push a household budget from tight to overwhelming.
This isn’t just a national headline; it’s playing out every day across Ohio. Families are cutting back, dipping into credit cards to cover essentials, and making tough choices about which bills can wait. The affordability crisis has become deeply personal, affecting financial stability, mental health, and long-term…