• Chicago's mayoral election, explained

    Chicago's mayoral election, explained

    Feb 28, 2023 02:55 PM EDT

    ... places where they didn't before, such as downtown. Voters also are concerned with the increased cost of living, including property taxes, as well as affordable housing, jobs and education. Why is Lightfoot vulnerable?Lightfoot was elected four years ago as an outsider who would curb corruption at City Hall ...

  • White House outlines plan to address nation's soaring rent prices and protect tenants

    White House outlines plan to address nation's soaring rent prices and protect tenants

    Feb 13, 2023 11:25 PM EDT

    ... profit builders, to build enough low-income housing with the amount of regulations that are that they have to comply with. Laura Barrón-López: That housing shortage is significant, at least 1.5 million homes by the most conservative estimates. And the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the supply ...

  • A look at the environmental and health effects associated with gas stoves

    A look at the environmental and health effects associated with gas stoves

    Jan 19, 2023 11:35 PM EDT

    Annie Carforo, Climate Justice Campaigns Coordinator, WE ACT for Environmental Justice: The electrification of existing buildings is going to be a really complex challenge. And what we don't want to see is communities of color, low income-communities, affordable housing residents being left behind in that transition. Miles O ...

  • Mayors from across the U.S. gather to discuss issues affecting their communities

    Mayors from across the U.S. gather to discuss issues affecting their communities

    Jan 18, 2023 11:35 PM EDT

    ... so what I want to see is us get around the table around issues that matter to everyday people, gun safety, more dollars for education, affordable housing. Amna Nawaz: Mayor Holt, what do you see, especially when you look at the state of the Republican Party here in Washington? David ...

  • Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access

    Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access

    Jan 17, 2023 10:57 PM EDT

    ... are content with current law. The policy director of the Christian Civic League of Maine questioned whether lawmakers should focus their attention on inflation and affordable housing instead of abortion, which he said is guaranteed to have an “emotional tug." In Maine, a Republican governor in 1993 signed a law ...

  • Major Southern California county considers seceding from state

    Major Southern California county considers seceding from state

    Dec 16, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

    ... Institution study. After decades of growth, the state population of 39 million has been shrinking, partly because residents are leaving for states that offer more affordable housing and lower taxes. Because of decreased population, the state is even losing a congressional seat in 2023, dropping from 53 to 52. Housing ...

  • Arizona's governor stacks shipping containers on Mexico border at the end of his term

    Arizona's governor stacks shipping containers on Mexico border at the end of his term

    Dec 11, 2022 11:10 PM EDT

    ... the options” and hasn't decided what to do about the containers after her Jan. 5. inauguration. She previously suggested the containers be repurposed as affordable housing, an increasingly popular option for homeless and low-income people. “I don’t know how much it will cost to remove the containers ...

  • How suburban zoning rules are stifling development and causing rents to spike

    How suburban zoning rules are stifling development and causing rents to spike

    Dec 08, 2022 11:35 PM EDT

    ... next year, shovels will uproot them, and 146 units of affordable housing will rise here, yes, to Moya-Mancera others, 43 years late, but better than ever. For the "PBS NewsHour," Paul Solman on Long Island. Judy Woodruff: Affordable housing, a problem -- excuse me -- a problem all across the country.

  • Lava from Mauna Loa could block main highway on Hawaii's Big Island

    Lava from Mauna Loa could block main highway on Hawaii's Big Island

    Dec 03, 2022 08:16 PM EDT

    ... slow-moving flow was coursing about 2.7 miles (4.3 kilometers) from the road Friday, U.S. Geological Survey scientists reported. There are more affordable housing options on the island's east side, home to the county seat, Hilo. But many jobs at beach resorts, in construction and other ...

  • Jeffries announces history-making bid to be 1st Black leader of House Democrats after Pelosi

    Jeffries announces history-making bid to be 1st Black leader of House Democrats after Pelosi

    Nov 18, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

    ... him on affordable housing issues when she was on the City Council, said she reached out to Jeffries on Thursday night."I texted him and urged him not to forget the residents of public housing we served," James said. "And he answered back and said, 'Never.'" Mascaro reported from Washington.