Continuing work on LIHTC reform: While Congress is considering larger changes to the corporate tax rate (that may affect the value of LIHTC subsidies), reform efforts are continuing, both in the Treasury Department and in the Senate Finance Committee. Last week we submitted input on both of these fronts, including coalition comments recommending content for the … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 16, 2017): LIHTC reform; threats to civil rights research; sanctuary PHAs; Executive Branch unbound
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PRRAC Update (February 3, 2017): The first two weeks
The first two weeks: Like many of you, we have been stunned by the speed and cruelty of the Trump Administration's initial executive orders and announcements, often made in open defiance of the facts and the rule of law. And by design, the consequences of these reactionary decisions will fall most harshly on low income families and people of color. Along with many of our … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 3, 2017): The first two weeks
PRRAC Update (January 18, 2017): Ben Carson and AFFH?
Ben Carson and AFFH: In his nomination hearing yesterday, Dr. Ben Carson backed away from some of the inflammatory statements he has expressed in the past, but left fair and affordable housing advocates in a state of vigilance. In response to questions about fair housing and AFFH, Carson testified that he would "enforce all the laws of the land," including the Fair Housing … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (January 18, 2017): Ben Carson and AFFH?
PRRAC Update (December 22, 2016): Promising end of term policy announcements
Voluntary school integration funding: At a school diversity event in Louisville last week, Secretary John King announced the "Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities" grant competition. Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities offers up to $12 million for 20 districts or groups of districts for the purpose of developing plans to increase socioeconomic integration in K-12 schools. … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (December 22, 2016): Promising end of term policy announcements
PRRAC Update (December 8, 2016): Ben Carson; philanthropy under attack; new P&R
Ben Carson and the future of HUD: The nomination of a HUD Secretary with no experience in housing has sparked serious concerns about potential shredding of the social safety net for millions of families and children who cannot afford housing in the private market, and the potential defunding of HUD's 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule. Carson's lack of knowledge … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (December 8, 2016): Ben Carson; philanthropy under attack; new P&R
