Policy Chats

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

His interests include questions of democracy, representation, identity and ethnicity, public opinion, legislative politics, Cuban-American and LGBT politics. There are 28 states that have seen legislatures introduce bills that are attempting to restrict the ability of people to vote.

Public Policy 52

Public Policy Legislation Voting Housing 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 19, 2023

I am not sure it passed, because there is a vote in August on a property tax levy for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Also see " As millage vote looms, lawmaker and DIA spar over finances " from the Detroit Free Press. That bill is before the House for final approval next week. mills to help pay for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Voting 52

Voting Local Government Communications Legislation 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 9, 2023

-- " Senate votes to block controversial DC crime bill ," CNN I haven't written a blog entry on this, just comments, and comments on Washington Post article. I write that for the most part, DC's legislators have it pretty good. It’s doubtful the council could have come up with any other bill that is more likely to provoke GOP reaction.

Public Safety 52

Public Safety Legislation Voting Laws 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JANUARY 7, 2025

The possibility of a GSE conservatorship exit has sparked considerable media attention, particularly in housing and mortgage industry circles. Is the not-yet-nominated director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) the key to conservatorship exit? Separately, Trump II has the ability to directly reshape GSE mortgage policies.

Legislation 69

Legislation Housing Campaign Voting 69

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JULY 30, 2024

on Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency Action to Protect Financial Markets and Taxpayers” announcing that the GSEs had just been placed into conservatorship, in which he referenced “…the inherent conflict and flawed business model embedded in the GSE structure…” See [link]. Paulson, Jr.

Legislation 90

Legislation Implementation Housing Regulations 90

Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Whether the parties controlling the Senate and the White House are the same or different has not been the main factor. And, in an era of increased partisanship, minority members have taken advantage of those powers, using legislative procedures such as anonymous holds and delays in committees to slow the process. Through Sept.

Housing 81

Housing Legislation Voting Budgeting 81

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This means the current administration has the power to make changes in GSE mortgage programs and policies that could materially impact large numbers of current and prospective homeowners, as well as the mortgage and housing industries. First, the White House can tell the FHFA what to do in as much detail as it chooses.

Housing 52

Housing Legislation Policy Objective Implementation 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The recent vote by the House of Representatives extends Trump tax cuts which will lead to massive budget cuts in areas where people really need the services currently provided (" House Passes G.O.P. From the NYT: The House on Tuesday narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution that calls for $4.5 It puts a $4.5

Voting 52

Voting Budgeting Housing Legislation 52

Poverty & Policy

JUNE 8, 2017

Some Republicans may balk at some details, but the major thrusts replicate those in budgets the House has passed ever since Republicans gained control in 2010. If the House and Senate can then agree on a resolution, the actual spending and/or tax cuts need only a majority vote in the Senate.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Advocacy Housing Voting 40