Shelter costs are on the decline and should keep the central bank from raising borrowing costs much further – if at all.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine’s budget surplus provides $65 million for affordable housing
The state closed the 2023 fiscal year with a $141 million surplus, which is being used to fill Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund and build more affordable housing.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape plans workshop on Gull Crest as affordable housing site
A report said a potential parcel at the town recreation fields is “feasible but challenging.”
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Repurposing land is necessary for Portland’s survival
By consolidating various business and industrial zones into a new, inclusive district, we can unlock the full potential of available land for housing expansion.
Posted inNation & World, News
White House rolls out measures aimed at lowering cost of housing, increasing supply
Measures aimed at helping renters include a requirement that landlords notify public housing tenants 30 days before a lease termination due to nonpayment of rent as well as $10 million for tenant education and outreach.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for housing project groundbreaking
Speakers at the ‘Wedgewood’ groundbreaking included Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who played a role in securing the $30 million federal grant that will replace distressed housing and fund neighborhood services.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Promising solutions to Maine housing puzzle braid public with private
Long-term structural change will take time; a number of laudable new initiatives around the state acknowledge that reality.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A lot done for Maine’s housing crisis, a lot more to do
Although policies alone will not solve the challenges we’re facing, many of them will significantly help.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Biden administration lauds new Maine law limiting rental application fees
The law signed last month puts a cap on how much landlords can charge tenants for background checks and other application screenings.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: No walls are high enough to keep out people desperate for a safe place
Instead of wasting precious time trying to shut today’s refugees out, we can prepare for them in a way that could benefit all of us.