Housing

Calls on Legislature to Pass Affordable Homeownership Legislation

April 26, 2007 -- “Safe and affordable homes are important stepping-stones for young Vermonters entering the workforce. They’re appreciable assets for growing families ascending the economic ladder. They’re peace of mind for workers who want to live near where they work and where their children go to school. And affordable homes are an important recruiting tool for our employers as we seek to build a stronger, more innovative economy,” the Governor said.    » read more »

Update: $869 Million Distributed to 12,413 Families in Housing Assistance

April 26, 2007 -- (Jackson, Mississippi) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today announced the opening of a public comment period for a $262.5 million plan designed to restore affordable rental housing units in the coastal counties most affected by Hurricane Katrina.    » read more »

Plan focuses on criminalizing mortgage fraud; increasing consumer protection and assistance

April 25, 2007 -- BOSTON - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - Governor Deval L. Patrick announced today both immediate regulatory action and proposed legislation to assist families facing home foreclosures. The announcement of these proposals - based on the recommendations of the recent Mortgage Summit Group report - was made at the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations' (MACDC) Legislative Action Day.    » read more »

Housing grants help reduce health disparities

April 24, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today $2,425,000 in housing grants to 16 community based organizations across Illinois to provide housing services for individuals living with HIV or AIDS.    » read more »

Highlights accomplishments and pledges continued support for assistance

Apr. 20, 2007 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry today visited residents of College Park and Ascension colonias in El Paso, and spoke about the importance of ensuring adequate living conditions for all Texans.    » read more »

April 19, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Governor Matt Blunt's Blue Ribbon Panel submitted a report outlining recommendations to improve efficiency and transparency and to save money in the state's housing finance agency. Blunt appointed the bipartisan panel in January to examine the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) and its operations.    » read more »