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“A crisis among renters is expected to deepen this month as the enhanced unemployment benefits... run out at the end of July and the $1,200-per-adult stimulus payment that had supported households earlier in the crisis becomes a distant memory.” https://t.co/Pzwas9U6D9
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 7, 2020
"This research shows that communities of color — eviction hubs even under normal times — are already bearing the disproportionate burden of the pandemic housing crisis." From @kristoncapps in @CityLab ⬇️ https://t.co/jaCfMF4Pbs
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 2, 2020
Breaking 📰: The House just passed H.R. 2, or the Moving Forward Act! Learn more about why this legislation is a big win for pro-housing policy ⬇️ https://t.co/h4YiXNqll4
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 1, 2020
Expiring eviction moratoria are a primary reason why millions need - or will soon need - emergency rental assistance. @mikekingsella's recent @FSCDems/@FinancialCmte testimony explained the disastrous consequences of sudden non-payment of rent ➡️ https://t.co/iknCWoZrhp https://t.co/JDPS51F28U
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 1, 2020
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— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 30, 2020
The recently released Moving Forward Act includes multiple pro-housing provisions - and several of Up for Growth Action's priority bills. Learn more about this legislation and what it means for housing in our latest insights post. https://t.co/h4YiXNqll4
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 29, 2020
Throughout the pandemic, some have warned of a 'urban exodus.’. But as @CityLab explains, cities are resilient and are likely to survive #COVID19 https://t.co/dbnLnrtvAG
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 25, 2020
#COVID19 reveals the disastrous impacts of the housing shortage and affordability crisis. "The poorest ZIP codes with the most people living in crowded housing are suffering the most from #COVID-19." Read more from @ABC10: https://t.co/w6Mo64vr7U
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 24, 2020
The California Assembly recently took a big step to say yes to more housing across the state. Read more about @LorenaSGonzalez and @DavidChiu's AB2345, and why this pro-housing bill should be a model for cities and states across the U.S. #CAleg https://t.co/1uKbEjfZ9l
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 23, 2020
The need for emergency rental assistance is not going away; in fact, it’s increasing. In June, 30% of renters did not pay rent. That number will likely rise as eviction moratoria & expanded UI benefits end. NOW is the time for emergency rental assistance. https://t.co/DNiE1JFSpP
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 17, 2020