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EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Fulton Avenue Superfund Site on Long Island, N.Y.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater at the Fulton
EPA and HUD Protect Newark Housing Authority Residents from Lead Paint
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have reached concurrent settlements with the Newark Housing
FEMA Supporting Southeastern States Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, at the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is postured
Schumer, Jeffries Statement On Trump Targeting Popular NY-Area Mass Transit Mega Projects Vital To...
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following
New statistics show continuing housing crisis, CIH Northern Ireland warns
The latest Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2024–25 reveal that, while progress is being made on some fronts, the fundamental challenges in housing are deepening. While increases in new homes and a decrease in homelessness are welcome, the continued rise in waiting lists and housing stress shows a system under pressure.
New Warnock Report Finds Trump Admin Delaying Nearly $500 Million in Disaster Aid for...
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a new report that shows nearly $500 million in promised federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts remains unpaid. The funding, part of a disaster recovery bill championed by Senator Warnock in 2024, is meant to reimburse local communities for funds spent on recovery.
Mayor Bowser to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of V-Tech Solutions and Grand Opening of the...
On Friday, September 26 at 1 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join local leaders, business partners, and community members to celebrate the 25th anniversary of V-Tech Solutions, Inc. and the
New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August
A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August that could be revised lower next month. Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000
Civil Rights Coalition Denounces HUD’s Abdication of its Fair Housing Obligations
The following civil and human rights organizations registered their dismay at facts revealed in a whistleblower complaint filed by five employees working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The groups also pledged their support for the brave employees who have filed this alarming complaint.
28 Housing Leaders Urge Senate to Advance Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
A group of 28 affordable housing leaders and housing industry trade organizations joined together to urge Senate leaders to bring the ROAD to Housing Act (S. 2651) to the floor for full
New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Announces Design-Build Team for $93 Million Modernization...
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust) today announced that a contract has been executed with the design-build team, Fifth Avenue Builders (FAB), that will perform over $93 million of renovation work in apartments and shared spaces at Bronx River Addition in the borough’s Soundview neighborhood.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner Hosts Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and Announces National Tribal Housing...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner recently hosted HUD's Tribal
Why a Builders Report Matters Before Buying Property
Have you ever thought about how people make sure a property is safe and reliable before buying it? For most families, purchasing a home or an investment property is one of the biggest financial
NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis Statement on White House Announcement to Raid...
"The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s announcement today to remove people experiencing homelessness from Washington, D.C.
Durbin, Cleaver Introduce The Spur Housing Act To Increase Housing Supply And Economic Development
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05), Ranking Member
Housing Starts Remain Soft Ahead of Fed Meeting
Challenging affordability conditions continue to act as headwinds for the housing sector, but the industry could see lower interest rates in the near future with the Federal Reserve expected to cut
Rep. Cleaver, Senator Durbin Introduce the SPUR Housing Act to Increase Housing Supply and...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Chairman Hill Applauds Extension of Critical Defense Law and Housing Program
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing resolution, which included the extension of the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
REPS. BISHOP & KIGGANS INTRODUCE BILL TO IMPROVE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) to introduce the Military Housing Performance Insight Act. This bipartisan bill would help make Congressional reports publicly available regarding the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, a series of reforms and authorities granted to the Defense Department to privatize military family housing located on military installations.
Age-Friendly Cities on the Rise: AARP Network Reaches 1,000 Communities as Local Policy Shifts...
AARP today announced there are now 1,000 communities in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a
