Recent Newsletters
Federal Reconciliation Bill Includes Key Affordable Housing Provisions
In late May, the House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation tax legislation that includes key bipartisan low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) provisions, which would expand the program. The bill is now in the Senate. [...]
Governor’s May Revise Reflects Negative Fiscal Outlook, With Reversions and No New Funding
Article Contributor: Jacqueline Woo, Senior Associate, Research & PolicyThe Legislature is entering the midpoint of the year, and the focus turns to the budget, which must be adopted by June 15th. Governor Newsom’s May Revise, [...]
Governor’s Reorganization of the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency Moves Forward
Article Contributor: Jacqueline Woo, Senior Associate, Research & PolicyAs California grapples with persistent challenges around housing, homelessness, and consumer trust, Governor Newsom unveiled his vision for change earlier this year. His proposal would split the [...]
“We Are Trying to Evolve and Change the System”: An Interview with Dr. Susan Eggman on the Behavioral Health Services Program
Article Contributor: Jacqueline Woo, Senior Associate, Research & Policy In early May, Governor Newsom announced $3.3B in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure (BHCIP) grant funding for 124 projects across the state, accounting for 213 mental health [...]
Global Policy Leadership Academy’s Regional Housing Finance Authority Forum Complements San Diego’s Emerging Efforts
In March, San Diego Unified School District (SD Unified) introduced a resolution to establish a Regional Housing Finance Authority (RHFA) with the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) in accordance with SB 440 (Skinner, [...]
Budget Proposals Continue to Destabilize Efforts to Address Housing Affordability and Homelessness
Since taking office this year, the Trump administration has destabilized efforts to address housing affordability and homelessness by proposing mass layoffs at HUD, selling or moving the HUD headquarters, placing staff of the US [...]