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Representatives of the Cherokee Nation, including Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., shake hands after signing an extension to affordable housing legislation for Cherokee citizens. Photo provided by Cherokee Nation

Nation Oct 18

‘We are not going to wait.’ How the Cherokee Nation is trying to solve a housing crisis

By Adam Kemp

Politics Apr 19

General view outside New York State Capitol building, after Attorney General's investigation found that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, in Albany, New York, U.S., August 3, 2021. Photo by Jeenah Moon/REUTERS
New York closes in on $237 billion state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops

The raft of proposals was expected to pass through the Legislature late Friday and potentially into the weekend, almost three weeks after the budget was due.

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Nation Mar 21

Eviction
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How evictions and housing instability can have deadly consequences

With pandemic protections like eviction moratoriums and emergency rent assistance drying up, eviction filings have risen more than 50 percent in some cities. New research shows that housing instability can have deadly consequences. Stephanie Sy reports.

By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran

Economy Dec 20

Dogs seen near a pet adoption sign.
U.S. animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic woes

Operators believe the influx of more animals is due largely to higher pet care costs and housing issues. And they're in crisis mode as they try to reduce the kennel crush.

By Michael Hill, Associated Press

Nation Aug 06

FILE PHOTO: Recently arrived migrants to New York City wait outside Roosevelt Hotel in New York
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Why New York City’s migrant housing crisis is reaching a breaking point

New York City has long been a city of immigrants, living up to the words on the Statue of Liberty in the city's harbor. Alone among major U.S. cities, New York has a legal obligation to offer shelter to everyone…

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Jul 14

‘We’re barely making it.’ Why more New Orleans families are without stable housing

By Roby Chavez

The most recent Point-in-Time count shows the New Orleans area is losing ground quickly on homelessness.

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Feb 13

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

By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Lorna Baldwin, Tess Conciatori, Matt Loffman

Intending to address the nation’s soaring rent prices, the Biden administration announced a new effort to protect tenants and make renting more affordable. The plan comes after a year of meetings with industry and tenant advocates. Laura Barrón-López reports.

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Sep 28

California Gov. Newsom signs laws to boost housing production

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

It's a long-sought victory for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments because they are often near populated areas and come with ample parking.

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Sep 06

Rents come down after record spike, but trend may not last

By Adriana Morga, Associated Press

The national median asking rent was up 14 percent in July over July the previous year, the smallest annual increase since November 2021, according to a new report from Redfin. While that percentage is still high, it has decreased from…

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Aug 23

Vacation towns limit short-term rentals amid housing crisis

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Steamboat Springs is part of a wave of vacation towns across the country facing a housing crisis and grappling with how to regulate the industry they point to as a culprit: Short-term rentals such as those booked through Airbnb and…

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