Housing/Homelessness
Friday, February 14, 2025
In rural east KY, communities find ways to boost kids early learning
Kentucky's Appalachian counties are expanding efforts to help ensure kids are off to the right start educationally. Research shows attending a high-…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
La Crosse uses AARP grant to inspire housing solutions
The city of La Crosse is hoping a new online design library of Accessory Dwelling Units will help inspire residents to build one. The units have …
Monday, February 10, 2025
NV Conservation League sets 2025 policy priorities
The Nevada Conservation League says its policy priorities for this year's legislative session reflect what Nevadans value - protecting the state's uni…
WA rent stabalization bills have huge public support
New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of skyrocketing rental rates by limiting yearly rent increases to 7%. Chris Walker lives in a …
Advocacy groups tee up their priorities for NV Legislature
The Nevada Legislature has kicked off this week and progressive groups are sharing their top priorities. Many are asking Gov. Joe Lombardo to work …
Possible funding for ND's housing crisis comes into focus
Economists warn affordable housing is harder to come by in North Dakota, putting more people at risk of not having a roof over their heads but some …
Bill could protect MD tenants from ‘no cause’ evictions
A bill making its way through the Maryland General Assembly could protect renters from unjust evictions. House Bill 709 would create what is known …
Cost of living tops Denver lawmaker’s priorities
Addressing Colorado's rising cost of living and protecting clean air and water are priorities for Democratic Representative Emily Sirota of Denver in …
Expanded tax credits, free tax service help MA families get ahead
Community action agencies in Massachusetts called the state's expanded tax credits "powerful antipoverty tools" and they are offering free tax prep se…
Rural Mainers struggle to find recovery housing
More than half of rural residents with substance use disorder have experienced homelessness in the past six months, according to a new study…
Advocate: Federal grant freeze would shake fair housing in Montana
The Trump administration has rescinded a Monday memo to freeze federal grants. A week of confusion over fiscal policy has left some groups uncertain …
St. Louis shelters face higher demand and fewer donations during cold snap
The recent cold snap in St. Louis has led to a surge in demand for homeless shelters, while donations have dwindled and shelters are calling on the …