Tell Congress to Tackle the Affordable Housing Crisis and Protect Renters

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From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The Biden administration has released a new renter protection blueprint — a bold initiative that protects renters, promotes rental affordability, uses an evidence-based strategy to quickly connect people to homes, and helps them … Continued

A Little-Known HUD Program Could Help Lift Renters Out of Poverty

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Posted at https://spotlightonpoverty.org/spotlight-exclusives/a-little-known-hud-program-could-help-lift-renters-out-of-poverty/ Markita Morris-Louis, posted on January 25, 2023 Too often, particularly when it comes to federal programs to help lift up low-income families, the national dialogue focuses more on programs that don’t work and not enough on those that do, but … Continued

As Other States See Pay Hikes, PA Minimum Wage Stuck at $7.25

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2023-01-23/livable-wages-working-families/as-other-states-see-pay-hikes-pa-minimum-wage-stuck-at-7-25/a82377-1 January 23, 2023 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Low-wage workers in Pennsylvania are missing out on the pay hikes in 23 other states that took effect this month, when those … Continued

Tell Congress to Cut the Pentagon Budget and Support Vulnerable Persons First

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The new majority in the House of Representatives wants to cut spending down to FY2022 levels, but what it really means is they’re planning on exempting the Pentagon from cuts and instead cutting … Continued