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HOUSING
Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
| July 17, 2024
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States.
Shining a spotlight on Dan Bishop’s ties to donors and special interests
| June 21, 2024
While Bishop has often voted in ways that benefit his donors, there is no direct proof that he voted how he did specifically because of those donations. However, there is evidence to suggest that lawmakers in general are, at minimum, more focused on issues that matter to high-dollar special interests.
Josh Stein shares how he’ll support the agriculture industry during visit to Wilson County farm
| May 14, 2024
“My philosophy is pretty basic,” Stein said. “Government can help create conditions for you to succeed, and that’s what we should do. Help you set standards, and make sure that there’s fair rules of the road, and they’re equally enforced, and then get out of the way, and certainly don’t create problems for ourselves.”
Opinion: James Watson’s inspiring story highlights the power of affordable homeownership.
| May 2, 2024
Watson’s journey highlights the profound impact of community land trusts in preserving affordability and fostering community ownership. Through RALT's initiative, Watson was able to establish permanent roots in the same community that he grew up in and remains deeply connected.
“I have no idea what we’re going to do”: Housing shortage leaves NC low-income renters stymied
| April 18, 2024
There are just 40 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income households in North Carolina.