News round-up
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Washington State Advocates Win Key Housing Budget Victories
The Washington State Legislature recently adjourned after fully funding existing housing programs and creating new sources of funding for affordable housing. The work of Washington housing advocates secured significant state investment in the new fiscal year for the construction, operation, and maintenance of affordable housing. The Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (the Housing Alliance), an… Continue reading
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Women and Trauma-Informed Care: A Congressional Briefing
By Sylvia Deyo The National Coalition for the Homeless and the Congressional Homelessness Caucus recently hosted a briefing on Women and Trauma-Informed Care. The panel discussed the trauma of homelessness and the lack of aid and services available to homeless mothers and families in addressing these traumatic experiences. The presenters stated that studies show that… Continue reading
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New York Voters Express Strong Support for More Federal Funding to Increase Affordable Housing to Address Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and two of its state partners, the New York State Tenants & Neighbors Information Service and the Supportive Housing Network of New York, released the findings of a state-wide public opinion poll that measured New York registered voter support for changing the mortgage interest deduction, addressing… Continue reading
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Connecticut Voters Express Strong Support for More Federal Funding to Increase Affordable Housing to Address Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Connecticut Housing Coalition, a NLIHC state partner, have released the findings of a state-wide public opinion poll that measured Connecticut registered voter support for changing the mortgage interest deduction, addressing homelessness, and creating more affordable housing. A majority of registered Connecticut voters surveyed… Continue reading
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New Jersey Voters Express Strong Support for More Federal Funding for Affordable Homes to Address Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey, a NLIHC state partner released the findings of a state-wide public opinion poll that measured New Jersey registered voter support for changing the mortgage interest deduction, addressing homelessness, and creating more affordable homes. A sizable… Continue reading
On the Home Front 