Kamala Harris Travels to Pittsburgh to Unveil Economic Agenda
Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, September 25, speaking at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh, where she will unveil her comprehensive economic agenda.
Harris, who has consistently promoted an "opportunity economy" focused on uplifting the middle class, is expected to further detail her economic policy platform. Her speech is anticipated to address several key issues, including the rising costs of food and groceries—a particularly significant concern for Black families and other marginalized communities.
The Vice President has previously advocated for the first-ever federal ban on price gouging for essential items like food and groceries. During her Pittsburgh address, Harris is likely to highlight her dedication not only to advancing this legislation but also to ensuring strict enforcement so that consumers are protected.
Additionally, Harris has called for thorough investigations and severe penalties for corporations found manipulating prices or exploiting consumers, underscoring her focus on economic fairness.
As part of her broader housing strategy, Harris has also outlined plans to expand tax credits for developers building affordable rental units. She is pushing for a historic $25,000 down-payment support for first-time homebuyers and calling on Congress to pass legislation that would stop allegedly predatory investors from purchasing rental properties and collaborating to raise rental prices.
Terrance Woodbury of HIT Strategies, the polling firm for the Harris-Walz campaign focused on Black voters, emphasized the significance of Harris’s speech for Black voters noting that, “From the very beginning of this campaign, Vice President Harris has been clear: she is not taking a single voter for granted, and she will put in the work needed to earn every single vote.”
Woodbury further stated that Harris’s "Opportunity Economy agenda speaks directly to these economic priorities and will be especially important for earning the votes of undecided Black voters."
