For a growing number of Texas parents, the hardest part of the workday isn't only the job itself — it's finding someone trustworthy to watch their child while they're there. Families across the state are struggling to find affordable, reliable childcare, and in turn, it's hurting the state's economy.

Summer used to be an enjoyable time families look forward to. Instead, millions of American households will spend their summer watching their electric bill climb alongside the summer’s increasing heat. This cost is made heavier by tariffs and energy policies that are pushing prices higher at the exact moment families need relief most.

Farmers are facing challenges as tariffs drove up the cost of fertilizer and other critical supplies.