Housing/Homelessness
Monday, June 5, 2023
Advocates Push for 'Tax Fairness' with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven …
Condo Owners: IL Condominium Property Act Needs Updating
Some Illinois real estate corporations are getting large paydays by charging homeowners assessments for "common expenses," and the owners allege they …
MI Bills Could Prohibit Landlords' Source-of-Income Discrimination
People cannot be denied a place to live based on their race or disability in Michigan, but some are being turned down based on where they get the …
Colorado Ranks 3rd Nationally for Senior Health Outcomes
Colorado ranks third nationally when it comes to caring for its most vulnerable adults, according to a new UnitedHealthcare report. The strong …
Report: NY Foster Kids Need Better Support
Foster children in New York and across the nation need better transition support once they age out, according to a new report from the Annie E…
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
Rural Nebraska Faces Outsized Impact of Governor's Budget Vetoes
Rural Nebraska could lose on two fronts if two of Gov. Jim Pillen's budget vetoes are allowed to stand. Pillen struck down a second year of …
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Report Highlights Need for Extended Transition Services for Older Youths
Teenagers and young adults in the foster care system in North Carolina and throughout the nation are not receiving sufficient services to successfully…
With New Partners, MN's Poverty-Fighting Offices Expand Financial Reach
May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
In WV, Community Solar Gains Popularity Amid Rising Utility Bills
Amid rising energy costs and inflation, energy advocates said they have seen a jump in interest in community solar. Luanne McGovern, legislative …
Report: Fewer Youth Transition Out of MA Foster Care System
The number of children transitioning out of the foster care system has dropped significantly in Massachusetts, according to a new report. The number …