Economic Fallout from Pandemic Increased Disparities
The Federal Reserve Board released “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2020,” which summarizes findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decision-making (SHED). This survey of…
Those Laid Off in 2020 Were Already Less Likely to be Financially Stable before Pandemic
Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2020.”
Nebraska Tenants Gain Rights under New Housing Justice Package
Affordable housing advocates and renters in Nebraska recently secured a statewide tenant-rights package with the passage of LB320. The legislation combines seven of the fifteen bills introduced in…
NLIHC Seeks Website and Graphic Design Specialist
NLIHC seeks a website and graphic design specialist who will be responsible for managing NLIHC websites and electronic communications, designing print and electronic publications and materials,…
NLIHC Seeks Research Specialist–COVID Response
NLIHC seeks a research specialist to further the coalition’s research on housing-related responses to the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. The research specialist will work with other…
NLIHC Seeks Housing Advocacy Organizer
NLIHC seeks a housing advocacy organizer who will be responsible for maintaining and expanding NLIHC membership and mobilizing advocates on federal policy priorities to advance the Coalition’s…
Nominate NLIHC Board Members by May 28!
NLIHC members and partners are encouraged to submit nominations (or self-nominate!) by May 28 to fill vacancies on the NLIHC board of directors. NLIHC is seeking to fill three low-income and one…
NLIHC in the News for the Week of May 16
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of May 16: “Rent Coming Due?” ABC News Prime, May 19 at: https://bit.ly/3wA6bPb “Biden targets housing rules…
NLIHC Launches ERA Dashboard and Updated ERA Program Table
NLIHC launched new Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) tools to monitor trends in how ERA programs are operating and to help renters find assistance. These tools include an ERA Dashboard on how many…
NLIHC, National League of Cities, and Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment Host Webinar on “Keeping Renters Housed: Ensuring Equitable ERA Programs”
NLIHC, the National League of Cities, and Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment held a webinar on May 12 with key leaders from the Biden administration, elected officials, and policy experts.…
Negotiations Continue on Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Congressional leaders and the White House are continuing negotiations for a potential bipartisan infrastructure package. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA…