• The challenge of reaching hungry kids when school is out

    The challenge of reaching hungry kids when school is out

    Jul 25, 2017 11:52 PM EDT

    ... each weekday during most of the summer break. After that first stop in Plattsmouth, it's off to a public library, followed by a public housing project, then onto an affordable housing development, areas where more than half of children quality for free and reduced-price lunch, although anyone is ...

  • Has the moment for environmental justice been lost?

    Has the moment for environmental justice been lost?

    Jul 24, 2017 06:34 PM EDT

    ... money to form partnerships with local businesses and government agencies. Those alliances, in turn, helped bring more than $250 million in infrastructure, community health centers, affordable housing, environmental cleanups and job training to the area. Trump’s budget proposal would effectively eliminate the office and the $2 million it takes ...

  • California governor turns to housing, rail after climate win

    California governor turns to housing, rail after climate win

    Jul 23, 2017 03:54 PM EDT

    ... Legislature to raise gas prices to pay for road and bridge projects through a tax hike. Next up: Fulfilling a pledge to tackle California's affordable housing crisis when lawmakers head back to the Capitol in August. After that, he will keep promoting an ambitious slate of climate policies in ...

  • After 8 years, Hawaii sees decline in homelessness rate

    After 8 years, Hawaii sees decline in homelessness rate

    Jun 18, 2017 11:45 PM EDT

    ... $1800 a month. And Hawaii ranks #1 of the 50 states in highest overall cost of living. SCOTT MORISHIGE: We really have a shortage of affordable housing, and particularly rental housing. Part of it is because we're an island state, so we have very limited land. And there's ...

  • Terror attacks put security on voters’ minds ahead of U.K. election

    Terror attacks put security on voters’ minds ahead of U.K. election

    Jun 07, 2017 11:18 PM EDT

    ... children in a home of their own. London's expensive real estate is beyond their reach, and so they live with Steve's parents. But affordable housing isn't top of their election agenda. Saturday's terrorist attack, two miles from where they live, is. KEELEY WHITTON, Voter: A couple ...

  • Has urban revival caused a crisis of success?

    Has urban revival caused a crisis of success?

    Jun 01, 2017 11:30 PM EDT

    ... make a trade. And the trade we're going to make, in order for you to go up like that, you're going to make affordable housing. PAUL SOLMAN: Affordable housing, the only real way to try to close the gap, says Florida. So, why not muscle developers to offer ...

  • Column: The patients we do not see

    Column: The patients we do not see

    May 08, 2017 08:45 PM EDT

    ... list of problems I write out, from his or her perspective it may not crack the top five. Food security, job stability, child care and affordable housing understandably feel more urgent. Time and again, I have learned that taking care of my patients starts by trying to walk a mile ...

  • HUD could face $6 billion in cuts

    HUD could face $6 billion in cuts

    Mar 09, 2017 11:33 PM EDT

    ... Mayor Setti Warren said killing the community development block grants would be devastating to his community. "This critical program provides people with higher paying jobs, affordable housing and opportunities for children to reach their full potential," said Warren. The block grant money has been used in Newton for infrastructure improvements ...

  • Millennials haven’t forgotten spirituality, they’re just looking for new venues

    Millennials haven’t forgotten spirituality, they’re just looking for new venues

    Mar 04, 2017 12:37 AM EDT

    Millennials are turning away from religion faster than any other age group, yet the majority still believe in god or a universal spirit and are hungry for meaningful connection. Casper ter Kuile, a researcher at Harvard University, shares his honest opinion on the changing shape of American religion and how millennials are creating new forms...

  • Trump advisers' tax credit plan for infrastructure has risks

    Trump advisers' tax credit plan for infrastructure has risks

    Feb 07, 2017 04:41 PM EDT

    President Donald Trump has promised to revitalize America's aging roads, bridges, railways and airports, but a plan put forward by his economic advisers relies on a transportation financing scheme that hasn't been tried before and comes with significant risks.