Housing/Homelessness
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Gov. Kotek's budget supports first-time homebuyer assistance
More than half of all renters in Oregon and a third of homeowners experience a housing cost burden, according to new research. Housing advocates say …
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
AARP Iowa focuses on housing options for seniors
Increasing housing options for the state's seniors is at the top of AARP Iowa's priority list for the new legislative session and the group is pushing…
Brookhaven mayor focuses on sustainability at national mayors conference
John Park, mayor of Brookhaven, joined more than 250 mayors at the 93rd annual winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C…
Montgomery mayor seeks housing solutions at U.S. Conference of Mayors
More than 250 mayors from cities in Alabama and across the country gathered this weekend to tackle the nation's most prominent issues at the 93rd annu…
Lawmaker fights for better health, housing for Michiganders
More Michigan residents need access to affordable housing and health insurance, according to a lawmaker pushing for change. Rep. Carrie Rheingans…
Wildfires could affect NV housing market, UNLV expert says
People are increasingly moving into the wildland-urban interface areas, where human development meets wild vegetation, like forests, according to a …
VA faith groups seek to help fix housing crisis
Virginia has a housing shortage of more than 200,000 units, and one legislative effort backed by a coalition of faith-based groups is trying to fill …
Drug users in rural MO more likely to face homelessness
As urban homelessness and drug use grab the spotlight, rural areas such as Branson are left in the shadows, with critical needs going unmet. But …
North Alabama warming centers prepare for winter storm
A winter storm is headed for north Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, and warming stations are working to provide a safe space for the unhoused…
Nebraska university students address affordable housing shortage
Some University of Nebraska students are gaining career skills as they work to address the state's affordable housing shortage by making small…
WA legislative session preview: Lawmakers look to reduce budget deficit
The next legislative session is approaching in Olympia and Washington state's budget shortfall will be one of the biggest topics. A gap of $10 …
Number of CO homeless families up by 134% in single year
The number of Colorado families experiencing homelessness rose by 134%, from 3,600 in 2023 to more than 8,500 families in 2024, according to new …
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