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S&P Global Releases Report, Holds Webinar on Housing Sector, HFAs
Yesterday afternoon, S&P Global Ratings held a webinar to discuss the U.S. Municipal Housing Sector 2018 Outlook it distributed a few days earlier.
Draft Housing Finance Reform Proposal Leaks
Earlier this week, a draft housing finance reform proposal being developed by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) began circulating in Washington. Corker’s and Warner’s offices confirmed the leaked draft’s authenticity but stressed that it does not reflect recent changes they have made to the legislation.
HUD Seeking Nominations for Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes
Through the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), and in partnership with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), HUD is now accepting nominations for the HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes.
Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care Awarded $16 Million to End Homelessness
The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BoSCoC), led by the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) and Louisiana Housing Authority (LHA), has been awarded more than $16 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to continue the fight to end homelessness.
Statement From NCSHA Interim Executive Director Garth Rieman Following the State of the Union Address
We agree America is a nation of builders. The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) asks Congress and the Administration to enact infrastructure legislation that supports the builders who produce desperately needed affordable homes for families ready to build their lives on the foundation a decent, affordable home provides.
MassHousing Closes on $17.1 Million in Financing for the Creation of New, 102-Unit, Affordable Housing Community in Lawrence
MassHousing has closed on a total of $17.1 million in financing to an affiliate of Trinity Financial, Inc., for the creation of a new, 102-unit, affordable housing community in Lawrence.
SDHDA Hosting Meetings to Identify Housing and Community Development Priorities
South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA), in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be hosting four public meetings around the state to discuss housing and community development priorities.
Congressional Leaders Announce Changes to Key Committee Rosters
In the wake of recent elections and resignations, House and Senate leaders have appointed new members to several congressional committees. An updated set of these key congressional committee rosters can be found here.
