June 28, 2023 Squatters arrested after daughters locked up, forced to eat mattress to survive: police A couple squatting in public housing in the Bronx were indicted after police rescued two girls from the apartment who were allegedly locked in a room and eating a mattress.
June 26, 2023 Israeli government approves Jewish housing plan in West Bank despite US criticism A plan to build thousands of homes for Jewish settlers in the West Bank has been approved by Israel's government. The decision defied U.S. criticism of Israel's settlement policies.
June 23, 2023 Bipartisan affordable housing measures become Wisconsin law A bipartisan affordable housing package that cleared the Wisconsin Legislature has gained final approval from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who signed five measures into law Thursday.
June 19, 2023 Progressives want to stop landlords from using criminal background checks to screen renters The bill would prevent consumer reporting agencies from including criminal history in screenings for prospective tenants.
June 18, 2023 Squatter teacher, family invade luxury home as homeowner faces months-long eviction battle: realtor A public school teacher in Houston, Texas, finally vacated a home where she and her family were allegedly squatting since January, according to local reports.
June 16, 2023 Florida squatter arrested after homeowner returns from trip abroad A Florida homeowner caught a squatter in his home after being away for months, resulting in an arrest.
June 16, 2023 Rhode Island Senate approves $14 billion budget proposal for 2024 fiscal year A $14 billion budget was approved by the Rhode Island Senate for the 2024 fiscal year. The spending will be directed toward the housing crisis, education funding, and more.
June 14, 2023 MA launches 'green bank dedicated to affordable housing' in effort to address climate change, housing market Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that her state is launching the nation's "first green bank dedicated to affordable housing," which will help combat climate change.
June 9, 2023 Newsom’s homelessness insanity fails taxpayers Gov. Newsom’s homelessness insanity fails taxpayers. California’s Housing First program helps make the problem even worse and costs citizens billions of dollars.
June 7, 2023 Denver picks Mike Johnston as new mayor as city faces rapid growth, out-of-control housing costs Rapidly growing Denver has selected former Oregon Sen. Mike Johnston as the city’s first new mayor in more than a decade following a 16-way race in April.