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When Gas And Energy Bills Break The Budget

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Published: August 2, 2026 by VPR Producer

For millions of working households, higher prices mean constantly rearranging the same limited income. This story looks at how gas, utilities, housing and other basic costs are forcing families above the poverty line to cut back, delay bills and live without any real financial cushion.


Guest:

  • Stephanie Hoopes, national director, United for ALICE

Stephanie Hoope is the national director of United For ALICE. She says that ALICE are often the people who make daily life work for everyone else.


Links for more info:

  • United for ALICE Website
  • United for ALICE National Reports & Statistics
  • Meet the ALICE Team – Stephanie Hoopes
Program #: 26-31segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - BudgetGuests - Stephanie HoopesInstitutions - United for ALICEHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Jay Silvers
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