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A Proposed Bill Would Give DC More Autonomy Over Development in the City

A Proposed Bill Would Give DC More Autonomy Over Development in the City

Nena Perry-Brown | August 31st 2021

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton re-introduced the National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which would rescind th... read»

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on DC Statehood for First Time in Seven Years

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on DC Statehood for First Time in Seven Years

Nena Perry-Brown | June 22nd 2021

S.51 would still face an uphill battle to passage in the Senate; the House of Representatives passed a version of the bill two months ago for the seco... read»

The Details of President Biden's Proposed $213 Billion Housing Plan

The Details of President Biden's Proposed $213 Billion Housing Plan

Nena Perry-Brown | June 10th 2021

The proposal suggests using a combination of programs to incentivize eliminating exclusionary zoning and producing and preserving affordable housing.... read»

With Nearly Half of DC Renters Rent-Burdened, Urban Institute Recommends Federal Housing Relief

With Nearly Half of DC Renters Rent-Burdened, Urban Institute Recommends Federal Housing Relief

Nena Perry-Brown | August 10th 2020

Maryland and DC are two areas hardest hit by the pandemic-amplifying housing crisis.... read»

White House Advisor Suggests COVID Relief Bill Will Extend Eviction Moratorium

White House Advisor Suggests COVID Relief Bill Will Extend Eviction Moratorium

Nena Perry-Brown | July 27th 2020

Republicans are expected to introduce a bill today that will extend the federal moratorium (and send out another round of $1,200 checks).... read»

DC Statehood Vote in House of Representatives Scheduled For Next Week

DC Statehood Vote in House of Representatives Scheduled For Next Week

Nena Perry-Brown | June 16th 2020

Statehood has won more support in Congress amid criticism of federal intervention in the recent protests in DC.... read»

HUD, FHFA Suspend all Foreclosures and Evictions Through April

HUD, FHFA Suspend all Foreclosures and Evictions Through April

Nena Perry-Brown | March 18th 2020

The news came during a White House briefing this afternoon.... read»

Yes In My Backyard? YIMBY Bill Moves Forward in House Committee

Yes In My Backyard? YIMBY Bill Moves Forward in House Committee

Nena Perry-Brown | February 28th 2020

This morning, the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance two bills which intend to alleviate the nationwide housing affordability crisis.... read»

Executive Order Expected to Grease the Wheels in Opportunity Zones

Executive Order Expected to Grease the Wheels in Opportunity Zones

Nena Perry-Brown | December 12th 2018

DC announced its 25 Opportunity Zones earlier this year.... read»

Should DC Pick up the Tab for TAG?

Should DC Pick up the Tab for TAG?

Nena Perry-Brown | February 15th 2018

If the federal budget omits funding for the Tuition Assistance Grant program, what should DC do?... read»

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