May 20, 2024 by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) for the Manchester Mirror Link to the original article A plan from Michigan Democrats would bar most landlords from turning away tenants based on the source of income they use to pay rent, a concept that has gained traction in other states but faces stiff opposition from conservatives here. Advocates for the change say … [Read more...] about Michigan Democrats target income discrimination in affordable housing push
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White House weighs Fudge replacement options at HUD
Link to the full article Politico, By JENNIFER HABERKORN, KATY O'DONNELL and EUGENE DANIELS March 15, 2024 Marcia Fudge’s decision to retire has put the White House in a difficult position just as President Joe Biden is emphasizing the need to bring down housing costs. President Joe Biden is considering not naming a permanent replacement for departing … [Read more...] about White House weighs Fudge replacement options at HUD
Opinion: Can CT move past a shameful history of segregation?
Link to online article March 4, 2024 Constance L. Royster and Philip Tegeler for the CTPost The state deserves credit for the release of the Connecticut Housing & Segregation Study, which was made public in January. This deep dive into the state’s residential housing patterns reveals historic discrimination that has persisted to the present day and continues to shape … [Read more...] about Opinion: Can CT move past a shameful history of segregation?
Why it’s tough to stamp out housing voucher discrimination
January 31, 2024 By Molly Bolan, Assistant Editor, Route Fifty Link to the original article In many places, it's illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants using Section 8 vouchers. Enforcing those rules is difficult, but governments are forging ahead. Earlier this month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to create an enforcement unit to quickly … [Read more...] about Why it’s tough to stamp out housing voucher discrimination
Appeals Court: Landlords can’t bar tenants due to subsidized housing
The decision will help tenants in a tight rental market, advocates say. January 23, 2024 By Randy Furst Star Tribune Low-income residents from Minneapolis with vouchers who qualify for subsidized housing have gotten a major boost from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The court ruled last week that the Minneapolis City Council did not violate the Minnesota constitution … [Read more...] about Appeals Court: Landlords can’t bar tenants due to subsidized housing