by iwd Tina | Dec 9, 2020 | Housing News
President-elect Joe Biden has selected US Representative Marcia Fudge (OH) as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Rep. Fudge has represented Ohio’s 11th Congressional District since 2008. The Congresswoman serves on the House Administration, Agriculture, and Education and Labor committees and previously chaired the Congressional Black Caucus. If confirmed, Rep. Fudge would become the second Black woman to lead HUD.
by iwd Tina | Dec 8, 2020 | Housing News
On December 3, the Legislature sent their final FY2021 state budget bill to Governor Baker for his signature. The Governor now has 10 days to sign the budget, veto, or send items back to the Legislature with amendments.
The Legislature’s budget makes significant investments in permanent affordable housing programs, including $135 million for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, $12.5 million for the Alternative Housing Voucher Program, and $80 million for Public Housing. The budget also makes crucial investments in emergency rental assistance, providing $54.7 million for RAFT during a year when RAFT has been a lifeline for many struggling to make ends meet. Visit our website for a full summary of the housing-related items in the budget.
We are asking the Governor to quickly sign the budget without changes to secure increased funding for these critical affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community development programs.
Please help us pass this budget by contacting the Governor TODAY and asking him to sign the budget quickly!
You can use the following script in your message to the Governor:
I am writing to ask that you quickly sign the FY2021 state budget without changes to include critically needed resources for affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community development programs. Please sign the budget to include funding for MRVP, AHVP, RAFT, public housing, housing consumer education centers, HomeBASE, and other affordable housing programs. As thousands of households risk losing their home due to COVID-19 and with thousands more already in emergency shelter, Massachusetts needs these resources to help everyone have a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home. Thank you!
As always, thank you for your advocacy!
by iwd Tina | Jun 21, 2011 | Housing News
Years without accountability for Wall Street and big banks brought us the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the loss of 8 million jobs, failed businesses, a drop in housing prices, and wiped out personal savings.
The failures that led to this crisis require bold action. We must restore responsibility and accountability in our financial system to give Americans confidence that there is a system in place that works for and protects them. We must create a sound foundation to grow the economy and create jobs.
Please click here to read a summary of the bill.
