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New law allows construction as early as 5 a.m. in Arizona
Key Points: A law to standardize the hours of operation for construction companies passed on May 13 The law allows construction as early as 5 a.m. on weekdays in summer […]
Don’t get locked out of the American Dream by legislators
The legislative session is nearing an end but one issue remains — solvable, yet unresolved: housing. Arizona’s legislators have an opportunity to finish the session on a high note and […]
‘Starter Homes Act’ stalls out after opposition from cities
Key Points: Housing was a priority for both parties at the start of the session Legislators and league have disagreed on bills to lower home prices for years Starter Homes […]
Daniel Adelman: The fight for Arizona’s Constitution
Daniel Adelman took up the helm at the Center for Law in the Public Interest in 2018. During his tenure, he led litigation to keep people housed during the pandemic, […]
Nicole Newhouse: Searching for solutions to the Arizona housing crisis.
As housing prices in Arizona climb to half a million dollars, advocates like Nicole Newhouse and the Arizona Housing Coalition are urging a policy that makes home ownership more attainable […]
Arizona’s housing crossroads: Building a future where every family thrives.
Every day, Arizona families face impossible choices: parents skipping meals to afford rent, seniors rationing medication, and workers enduring hours-long commutes just to keep a roof overhead. The numbers don’t […]
Beyond black and white: uniting Arizona to end homelessness
Arizona’s homelessness crisis is a damning indictment of systemic failure. As lawmakers bicker over ideology and piecemeal policies, the human and economic toll grows — and the looming threat of […]
Churches could allow housing built despite zoning, but opposition surfaces
State lawmakers are moving to give churches the ability to make deals with developers to build homes on their property — and do so without having to comply with many […]
Support starter home legislation for working families and first-time home buyers — not investors
The dream of homeownership has turned into a nightmare for too many Americans, including many Arizonans. Working parents save money to qualify for a loan, only to learn it’s not […]
Hobbs wants Arizonans, not investors, to benefit from ‘Starter Homes Act’
Facing pressure from even some members of her own party, Gov. Katie Hobbs is now offering up her own plan to override some city regulations to allow for more “starter […]
Zoning Reforms Can Mean More Homes, Lower Costs for Arizona
Despite the strong bipartisan action the Arizona Legislature took last year to allow more homebuilding, the state’s housing shortage — and high costs for renters and homebuyers — persists. The […]
Housing crisis isn’t about ‘those people’ — it’s about all of us
When you hear “affordable housing,” what comes to mind? For many Arizonans, the term conjures stereotypes of dilapidated complexes or government handouts. But let’s redefine it: Affordable housing is simply […]
