Tag: Brenda Clement
Residents, leaders discuss affordable housing solutions at policy breakfast
HOPKINTON – Residents, community leaders and policymakers convened Oct. 30 for a policy breakfast to discuss “Housing All of Our Neighbors: Creating Affordable Housing...
BUILDING BONDS: New housing, higher ed facilities top $343M in bond...
In Rhode Island, $107,452 won’t get residents very far in the housing market.
That figure – the state’s median household income – doesn’t support an...
R.I. has fallen behind in use of manufactured homes
As a housing crisis continues to rage throughout the U.S., a recent report notes that more residents are willing to live in nontraditional quarters...
HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing scarce across entire state
And then there were none.
Two years ago, households earning under $100,000 a year could afford to buy a home in 14 of Rhode Island’s...
Settled lawsuits may have impact on house sales
It’s long been the case that when a homeowner in Rhode Island is ready to sell and hires a Realtor, it’s taken for granted...
Higher insurance premiums hindering new affordable housing
As Rhode Island faces a housing crisis, particularly with affordable units, the Wickford Village development in North Kingstown affords some relief to renters, providing...
Shekarchi housing package prioritizes ‘production, production, production’
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday joined state officials and housing advocates at the Statehouse to unveil a 15-bill housing package,...
What should government do about soaring rent?
As Rhode Island rents continue to surge, affordable housing advocates are calling for investments that go beyond measures proposed in Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s...
Uneasy money: Worries about returning to deficits hang over General Assembly
The warning flags have been raised: Rhode Island legislators are about to return to reality.
After two years of massive surpluses, state budget officials are...
Despite efforts, homeless shelters aren’t enough, observers say
As winter weather sets in, Rhode Island is ramping up its efforts to provide emergency shelter space. But while these short-term facilities serve an...
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