From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The Biden administration has released a new renter protection blueprint — a bold initiative that protects renters, promotes rental affordability, uses an evidence-based strategy to quickly connect people to homes, and helps them … Continued
This position will play a key role in ensuring that data, evaluation, and research are integral components of the organization’s policy and program initiatives. The Research and Education Manager will, in collaboration with other staff, expand the Housing Alliance’s ability … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/12/19/biden-unveils-plan-reduce-homelessness-25-2025 “The fundamental solution to homelessness is housing,” says the White House roadmap. “When a person is housed, they have a platform to address all their needs, no matter how complex.” KENNY STANCIL December 19, 2022 The Biden … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): As the year draws to a close, Congress is still working on the Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill that includes homelessness and housing funding. Two months have passed since the original deadline … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): There are a little over three months left in the year and Congress has a major spending bill to pass. But there’s one major piece missing: support for housing assistance. According to recently … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): As high-level negotiations continue between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) on a revised reconciliation package, there is increasing concern that the House-passed $150 billion in investments … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): During an NLIHC-led HoUSed campaign call on June 6, Maxine Waters (D-CA), chairwoman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, reported that centrist Senator Joe Manchin opposes including housing investments in a … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): Senator Elder Vogel has introduced SB 1254 to raise the PHARE funding cap to $100 million by 2024. The legislation has been referred to the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and Housing. State Representative … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Energy conservation programs too often turn away opportunities to improve the energy efficiency, comfort and affordability of homes across the Commonwealth. Faulty roofs, outdated wiring, or the discovery of mold are among the issues that can often … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): While the slimmed-down reconciliation package is still taking shape, it is likely that much of the bill’s focus will be on addressing rising inflation. As the single largest component of the Consumer Price Index … Continued