Housing

Newsom’s $101 Million Palisades Housing Plan Sparks Outrage

Governor Newsom allocates $101 million for low-income housing in wildfire-hit Palisades, triggering criticism over property rights.

Mass Immigration Housing Crisis, NYT Finally Admits

In a rare moment of honesty, the New York Times acknowledged this week that mass immigration causes housing prices to soar—a reality Americans have long known but the media has often denied. The admission came in a report covering protests in Mexico City, where locals are rebelling against rising rents and cultural disruption caused by a surge of foreign residents.

California Eases Environmental Law to Spur Homebuilding

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on July 1 that roll back parts of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), aiming to accelerate housing.

New Bill Bans Housing Funds from Sanctuary Cities

Congressional Republicans have introduced a bill to end housing grants to sanctuary cities defying the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Colorado Homelessness Housing First, Is It Failing?

As homelessness surges across Colorado, experts and advocates remain sharply divided on the best strategy to reverse the crisis. A new report from the Common Sense Institute of Colorado challenges the effectiveness of the widely adopted “housing first” approach, arguing for greater emphasis on work and treatment-based models.

Maura Healey No-Bid Deals Spark Audit Firestorm

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has released a scathing report accusing Democrat Governor Maura Healey of unlawfully using no-bid contracts to fund her administration’s expansive free housing program for migrants. The audit points to political favoritism, financial mismanagement, and a lack of transparency, all contributing to wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars.

Manufactured Home Rent Caps Pennsylvania Bill

Pennsylvania lawmakers have taken the first step in a controversial effort to cap rising lot rents for manufactured home residents. House Bill 1250, which passed the House Housing and Community Development Committee by a 15-11 vote, would tie rent increases to the consumer price index (CPI), with exceptions allowed for owners who provide financial justification.

AZ Housing Affordability Crisis Worsens as Permit Delays Persist

A new report highlights the need for faster permitting to address Arizona’s housing affordability and supply challenges. While the state’s overall housing shortage has declined, affordability remains a major concern, according to the Common Sense Institute (CSI).

Georgia Property Tax Freeze Faces Resistance

A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.

Female Prison Inmates Praise Trump’s Two Gender Policy

Some female prisoners are pleading for former President Donald Trump to step in and protect them from biological men who claim a female identity to gain access to women’s prisons, where they allegedly abuse female inmates.

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