The cost of living was a key concern highlighted in governors’ “State of the State” speeches this year, previewing a nationwide issue that President Donald Trump touched on in his own State of the Union address.
More than 40 states have heard from their chief executives so far this year, with a few more slated in the coming months. While Trump touted his record in the first year of his administration, governors outlined their policy agendas for 2026 — and tackling affordability issues was at the top of the list.