Housing/Homelessness
PA Expands Property Tax, Rent Rebate Program to Aid Older Adults
Pennsylvanians will soon see some financial relief with their property taxes and rent. Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed House Bill 1100 into law…
KY’s Rural Housing Trust Fund Plays Critical Role in Disaster Recovery
The Kentucky Housing Corporation has received applications for housing funding from the state's Rural Housing Trust Fund requesting more than $18 mill…
Today: Richmond Candidate Forum to Focus on 'Housing Crisis'
Advocates for affordable housing in Virginia are holding a forum today for Richmond region candidates to speak with local residents about the state's …
CO Targets Apartment, Commercial, Industrial Building Climate Pollution
Colorado wants to reduce climate pollution from apartments and commercial buildings 50,000 square feet and larger, but there is growing concern …
Two CA Cities Repeal Crime-Free Multi-Housing Programs
In the past week, two California cities - Riverside and San Bernardino - have repealed most of their "Crime-Free Multi-Housing" programs, which were …
Michigan Residents Pay Among Highest Water Bills in U.S.
Michigan water rates have surged more than 40% since 2010, and it is a trend that's expected to continue as cities and utilities work to upgrade …
Report: CT Economic, Job Growth Lags Behind U.S.
A new report found Connecticut's economic growth is lagging, post-pandemic. The data showed, using the pandemic-induced recession as a baseline…
'Move Out' Fees for Immigrant Renters in ND Draw Scrutiny
As refugees and immigrant families try to carve out new futures in North Dakota, aid groups said some people are having their lives upended by …
Affordable Housing Crisis in NH Alters Voter Support for Legislative Action
The affordable housing crisis in New Hampshire is widespread and a new survey found a majority of voters support legislative action to fix it…
Housing First Model Helps Domestic-Violence Survivors
Victims of domestic violence who are able to access housing -- at their own pace, and with support for as long as the survivor needs help -- …
Michigan Adults Strive to Stay Mentally Sharp as They Age
AARP Michigan's Vital Voices survey results are in, and more than 700 Michigan adults 45 and older say they are most concerned with staying mentally …
Rural Advocacy Groups: Corporate Farming Infringing on MO Family Farms
Despite the goal to unite Missourians around a common cause, rural advocacy groups have been pushing the EPA for more regulation from the Clean …