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PRRAC Update (October 5, 2017): Civil Rights, Housing, and Climate Change; final settlement in MD LIHTC case

October 5, 2017 by

Civil Rights, Housing and Climate change: " The need to prepare for climate change often receives little public attention until a devastating disaster such as a hurricane or wildfire strikes. However, we cannot afford to wait until we are forced to deal with a catastrophe to begin the climate change planning process."  Our latest Policy Brief, "Equity Considerations in Climate … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (October 5, 2017): Civil Rights, Housing, and Climate Change; final settlement in MD LIHTC case

“Cashin: A Reply to Kahlenberg” by Sheryll Cashin (July-September 2017 P&R Issue)

September 15, 2017 by

By Sheryll Cashin (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) Richard Kahlenberg is correct in asserting that the unfinished business of the civil rights movement is housing. His call for an Economic Fair Housing Act is useful and important. In selling this idea, however, he may create a misleading impression. Economic segregation is growing, with awful consequences for … [Read more...] about “Cashin: A Reply to Kahlenberg” by Sheryll Cashin (July-September 2017 P&R Issue)

PRRAC Update (August 24, 2017): Suspending civil rights; dangers of the Regulatory Review Act

August 24, 2017 by

Suspension of civil rights?  Secretary Carson recently attempted to "suspend" an important fair housing advance in the Housing Choice Voucher program that would have raised voucher rents in low poverty neighborhoods in 23 metro areas.  We consider this to be not just an affront to the fair housing rights of thousands of low income families but also an abuse of federal … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (August 24, 2017): Suspending civil rights; dangers of the Regulatory Review Act

Stacking the Deck: The Regulatory Accountability Act’s Threat to Civil Rights

August 24, 2017 by

A bill that would drastically change the way federal agencies design regulations is on its way to a Senate vote. The Trump administration has made clear its intention to “deconstruct the regulatory state.” While they have lost no time in beginning to pick off specific regulations, the broader goal is to implement structural changes to bedrock administrative law and policies. … [Read more...] about Stacking the Deck: The Regulatory Accountability Act’s Threat to Civil Rights

Press Release: August 15, 2017 HUD suspends implementation of key civil rights provision in the voucher program

August 15, 2017 by

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PRESS RELEASE (press contact - Kimberly Hall, khall@prrac.org) Trump Administration suspends key civil rights provision in the Housing Choice Voucher program This week, HUD sent letters to public housing agencies (PHAs) covering 23 metropolitan areas, "suspending" a 2016 rule that would have allowed more families in the Housing Choice Voucher program to … [Read more...] about Press Release: August 15, 2017 HUD suspends implementation of key civil rights provision in the voucher program

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