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Tackling New York City’s Housing Crisis is a ‘Shared Responsibility’

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Top New York City officials urged state leaders in Albany to provide the necessary funding and legislative support to build additional housing as the city contends with its worst housing crunch in over 50 years. "We The framework aims to enshire fair housing into law to ensure that every New Yorker has equal and fair housing.

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New bill would convert unused government buildings into affordable housing

GCN

Adam Schiff and Jimmy Gomez cosponsored legislation that would direct the Housing and Urban Development Secretary to help refashion certain federal, state and local government properties into affordable residential rental projects. California Reps.

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Are modular homes the future of affordable housing?

GCN

In Buena Vista, Colorado, a public-private partnership crafted a patchwork of legislation, partnerships and regulatory tools to help a local company quickly deliver factory-built, affordable rental units.

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How to Work with a Legislator

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

No matter who you are, you can become active in helping get legislation passed. My personal experience has centered on legislation to advance disaster resilience. Jim has many years of experience as a Washington State legislator, first in the House and then in the Senate to include being a Committee Chairman.

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Navigating the Tradeoffs of Good Cause Eviction

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

As lawmakers in Albany debate how to fix New York’s housing affordability crisis, a new research brief by the NYU Furman Center examines the possible effects of how a good cause eviction requirement might affect tenants, landlords, and the housing market.

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New Maryland law enables local jurisdictions to impose higher taxes on vacant properties

GCN

The legislation aims to reduce the number of lots and houses that sit vacant for years on end in an effort to solve the state's affordable housing shortage.

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Congressional Movement on Workforce Reauthorization Legislation

NLC (National League of Cities)

Just before Thanksgiving, House Education and Workforce and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leadership released their bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA).