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No matter what part of Minnesota you’re from, having a safe, stable place to come home to is the foundation for our wellbeing. But Minnesota is facing a housing crisis that is making it harder for people -- many struggling to make ends meet -- find and afford a safe place of their own. It's time to take care of all of us; together we can ensure everyone, regardless of zip code, has a place to live our lives and...
Special Session Action Alert: We Need Bonds for Housing Now!
It’s been four months since the Minnesota Legislature adjourned without passing a bonding bill. Lawmakers are about to convene their fourth special session. We can’t wait any longer. Demand legislative action on bonding!
This September lawmakers are negotiating bonding targets, and it’s likely the state's last chance to prioritize housing before cold weather sets in. Shovel-ready projects providing life-saving housing to people without shelter are ready to break ground, but without a bonding bill, many of these projects will be scrapped....
Homes for All Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of the Homes for All coalition oversees the strategy, priorities and goals of the group. The Advisory Board works closely with the Coordinating Team to understand the ongoing work, focus, and effectiveness of the coalition and support the work of the Coordinating Team by:
- Determining any strategic issue(s) the coalition will pursue
- Reviewing the proposed legislative agenda of the coalition
- Leveraging members' knowledge, relationships, expertise, and power
The Advisory Board meets at least six times...
Twitterstorm - #Bonds4Housing in Special Session
#Bonds4Housing Twitterstorm 7/7/2020
Advocates, it's time for another Twitterstorm! Unfortunately, t
he Legislature adjourned the special session in June without advancing important housing bills. Right now, lawmakers are negotiating bonding targets for the next special session in July. A Twitterstorm is a great way for us to take action and build momentum for Homes for All during a special session, even with the physical restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's make sure housing is part of the bonding bill.
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Your Action Needed for Upcoming Special Session
Unfortunately, the Legislature adjourned the special session without advancing important housing bills. Right now, lawmakers are negotiating bonding targets for the next special session in July.
We need all housing advocates, including you, to send legislators a message to get the job done NOW and pass bills to support housing for Minnesotans.
Please click here and send an email to legislators with your support now.
We need our lawmakers to take legislative action before more people lose their...