Housing/Homelessness
Friday, January 27, 2023
MI State of State: Whitmer Promises Seniors Tax Breaks, Better Care
In her fifth State of the State address this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets…
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Albany Mayor Focuses on Housing, Infrastructure after Mayors' Conference
The mayor of New York's state capital said she is eager to get to work on projects she observed at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' big meeting last …
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Grant Funding Aims to Alleviate Virginia Eviction Crisis
About $3-million has been awarded to Virginia groups helping people facing evictions. The Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot Program is designed to …
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Native Americans Moving Off the Rez Face Discrimination in MT
Native Americans in Montana face a slew of challenges to finding housing off reservations - including discrimination. A tight housing market in the …
WA Lawmakers Look to Add Affordable Housing for 'Missing Middle'
Washingtonians are being squeezed out of the housing market, and some state lawmakers want to see significant changes to cities' zoning laws to …
KY's Housing Shortage Worsened by Natural Disasters
Kentucky is facing a serious housing shortage, and the past few years of deadly floods and tornadoes have worsened the situation. Advocates want …
Building Construction in Colorado 7th Greenest in U.S.
Colorado ranks seventh nationally when it comes to addressing climate change in its building practices, according to the latest U.S. Green Building …
Critics: NY State of State Address Misses Needed Solutions
While Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State speech addressed key issues affecting New Yorkers, some feel the solutions fell short. In her speech…
Advancing MLK’s Dream of Economic Justice in MA
Advocates for low-income workers in the Commonwealth said today is a reminder of the need to continue to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream …
Study: TX Cities Spend More on Police, Less on Community Supports
The five largest cities in Texas are spending far more money on criminal justice than on community services, according to a new study. The Social …
Report: Senior Rural NYers Face Housing, Transportation Disparities
A recent report from AARP New York finds older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a wealth of disparities. The two biggest …
Rise in Evictions Expected Feb. 1 as L.A. Protections Expire
By Jaisal Noor for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…