The landlord refused to rent an apartment to a woman who had a young son. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that owners of a residential property in…
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Senate Confirms Cabinet Member Before Recess
Senate Banking Committee holds recess hearing to advance other nominees. The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of the Department of Labor this week. The narrow…
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HUD Halts Funding to Virgin Islands Housing Authority over Mismanagement
Secretary Turner said the action was taken after an investigation found numerous issues surrounding disaster recovery funding. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced…
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Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Read MoreCongress Passes Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill
Senator Scott said that young people are delaying getting married and having children due to the cost of housing. The House and Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD…
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HUD Cuts Los Angeles Homelessness Funding During Fraud Investigation
Secretary Turner said his organization will fund results, not “corrupt failure or the homeless industrial complex.” The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the suspension of funding…
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HUD Releases Housing Construction Best Practices Report for States and Localities
The recommendations highlight regulatory processes, land availability, and construction timelines. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report outlining recommended practices for state and local…
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HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews for Multifamily Construction
Officials seek to streamline processes for building affordable multi-family homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes to environmental review policies for multi-family housing construction…
Read MoreHUD and USDA Rescind Home-Building Energy Requirements on Federal Loans
The agencies cited cost and supply concerns in the rescission of the prior rule tying mortgage eligibility to 2021 building standards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Federal Task Force Releases Report on Restoring Religious Liberty
Multi-agency findings examine policies affecting faith-based individuals and organizations. The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias recently released a report reviewing allegations of bias across several government agencies…
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