Housing/Homelessness
Friday, April 26, 2024
Newburgh tenant protections overturned by county Supreme Court
Orange County's Supreme Court reversed a decision letting the city of Newburgh implement state tenant protections. The city declared a housing …
Thursday, April 25, 2024
SCOTUS homelessness case can have ripple effects in CT
The Supreme Court case Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson could upend homeless populations in Connecticut and nationwide. The case centers around whether …
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
CT Day of Action raises awareness on 'benefits cliff'
Today, groups working with lower-income families in Connecticut are raising awareness about the state's "benefits cliff" with a day of action…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
'Regenerative' beef gets boost from California universities
By Naoki Nitta for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public Ne…
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Rural North Carolina town gets pathway to homeownership
Residents in a rural North Carolina town grappling with economic challenges are getting a pathway to homeownership. In Enfield, the average annual …
Advocates: NY budget erodes tenant, housing protections
New York State housing advocates say they are furious about the so-called "good cause eviction bill" in the new state budget. It grants tenant …
Next steps after OR legislators make 'groundbreaking' housing investments
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed …
'Day on the Hill' in Arkansas calls for investment in families
Family advocates are at the State Capital for a "Day on the Hill" rally today, to voice their concerns to lawmakers about issues affecting Arkansans' …
ME women veterans request counselors for military sexual trauma
Advocates for women veterans, who've experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military, are asking state lawmakers for much-needed funding…
MT homeless population increase leads the nation
A new report shows Montana has the nation's most rapidly rising homeless population. Advocates for more affordable housing call the situation …
SCOTUS to hear Oregon case on criminalizing homelessness
A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for …
Georgia to strengthen property owners' rights against squatters
Georgia lawmakers appear to be taking a major step toward safeguarding property owners against people who occupy homes or apartments illegally…