Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Land banks are a powerful tool to address vacant properties in rural communities, and West Virginia passed land bank enabling legislation in 2014. Bennett has served as the Executive Director of WVLSC since 2021. CP: You played a key role in advocating for West Virginia’s land bank-enabling legislation.

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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The State of Land Banking survey, first conducted in 2021, serves as an opportunity for the land banking field to tell its story with comprehensive data. As was reported in 2021, residents and local institutions are still the most frequent recipients of land bank properties. This post highlights some of the key findings and analysis.

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Policy Chats

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent groups, and publication of actionable guidance such as a 2021 article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice on medical necessity letters.

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Policy Chats

MARCH 11, 2024

She currently serves as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, leading a record-breaking 35 legislative members, which also includes a historic number of 21 Latinas. Kennedy School of Government. Kennedy School of Government.

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First State Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In her current role, Katelyn leads LiveOn NY’s policy, advocacy, and communications efforts on issues related to affordable senior housing, senior centers, home-delivered meals, home care, and other services for older New Yorkers. Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0

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Policy Chats

MARCH 11, 2024

She currently serves as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, leading a record-breaking 35 legislative members, which also includes a historic number of 21 Latinas. Kennedy School of Government. Kennedy School of Government.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 10, 2024

This blocking has been enabled by extensive political advocacy and lobbying, especially aimed at elected members of Congress and state legislatures, and stands out for how effective it has been. 23 There has even been legislation proposed in Congress to legally require the tri-merge report, 24 overriding the FHFA’s proposed reform.

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