WLIHA in the News 2021!
The Seattle Times | Washington lawmakers look for ways to exit the eviction moratorium — and prevent the fallout |
Crosscut | WA scrambles to avoid mass evictions as moratorium nears end |
The Everett Herald | Here’s how the state will spend $2.2B in federal pandemic aid |
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Investigate West | Fix the climate while solving the housing crisis? Olympia's trying |
We are the statewide champion for housing.
As the state's premier advocacy organization for housing and homelessness issues, the Housing Alliance is a trusted leader and expert on these issues. We are happy to share our policy expertise with the media, as well as up-do-date information on key legislation at both the state and federal levels, as well as media contacts from among our 115+ member organizations.
Press Release: Washington State Leading The Nation in Addressing Tenant Screening Issues
CONTACT: Ben Miksch, 206-442-9455 ext. 204, benm@wliha.org
WASHINGTON STATE LEADING THE NATION IN ADDRESSING TENANT SCREENING ISSUES
According to the Governor's office, at 2:00 PM today Governor Gregoire will sign into law the Fair Tenant Screening Act, a bill that will ensure that landlords disclose important information about what is included in tenant screening reports, as well as avenues for correcting erroneous information.
Press Release: Housing Alliance Responds to House Budget Proposals
CONTACT: Ben Miksch, 206-442-9455 ext. 204, benm@wliha.org
PROPOSED HOUSE BUDGETS FUND THE HOUSING TRUST FUND, RESTORE THE HOUSING AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
The Washington State Low Income Housing Alliance, applauded the House's budgets for providing $100 million for the Housing Trust Fund and for fully restoring the Housing and Essential Needs Program, which had been eliminated entirely in Governor Gregoire's proposed budget.
Press Release: New report shows severe shortage of affordable rental homes
New report shows severe shortage of affordable rental homes
CONTACT: Rachael Myers, 206-442-9455 ext. 202, rachael@wliha.org or Michele Thomas, 206-442-9455 ext. 205, michele@wliha.org