What actually ends homelessness?

Local providers say it’s not overnight shelters—it’s housing with support.
This article breaks down how Portland sidelined proven solutions in favor of short-term measures.

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Massachusetts lawmakers hear wide testimony backing local-option rent stabilization At a Joint Committee on Housing hearing, tenants, municipal officials and advocates urged lawmakers to lift the state ban on local rent stabilization, proposing CPI‑plus or capped increases and exemptions for owner‑occupied and new construction to reduce displacement.

Massachusetts lawmakers are urged to lift the statewide ban on local rent stabilization, as tenants recount harrowing tales of displacement and skyrocketing rents.

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Nonprofit housing providers say federal cuts and voucher shortfalls threaten development and tenant stability Nonprofit housing providers told joint House and Senate committees that reductions and uncertainty in federal funding — especially project-based Section 8 vouchers — are shrinking the financing available for new affordable housing and endangering operations and tenant stability across Vermont. Witnesses gave concrete financing examples, regional/ro

Nonprofit housing providers in Vermont are sounding the alarm as federal funding cuts threaten affordable housing development and tenant stability—what does this mean for our communities?

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Housing Authority Discusses Income and Asset Testing for New Tenants Board reviews income and asset eligibility requirements for housing applicants in Portland.

The Cumberland Housing Authority is taking bold steps to reshape affordable housing by redefining income limits and asset testing for new tenants.

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Committee recommends prioritizing rental rehabilitation program for housing stability Committee proposes advancing a $2 million rental rehabilitation initiative to improve housing conditions.

Sullivan County officials are pushing for a $2 million rental rehabilitation program to tackle the urgent housing crisis and improve living conditions for residents.

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Montana Legislature addresses tenant rights in HB 277 amendment Montana's HB 277 updates tenant rights regarding summons and continued occupancy.

Montana's House Bill 277 could revolutionize landlord-tenant relationships by giving tenants more time to respond to eviction notices, but will it create a fair balance for both parties?

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