We’re Back at the State Capitol
2015 Legislative Agenda 1. Homes for All Invest an additional $39M to prevent homelessness and create housing Endorse Homes for All 2. Prosperity for All Reduce transportation barriers for striving workers by adding $100/month to MFIP assistance, the workforce program for low-income families Endorse Prosperity for All Email List Sign Up Forms Homes for All Prosperity […]
Big Campaign Announcement
We have big news! The Homes for All and Prosperity for All campaigns have announced priorities for the upcoming legislative session. A $39 million increase for housing and homeless services The MFIP Workforce Transportation Bill, adding $130 per month in assistance for striving families We have a lot of work ahead but first we need […]
Legislative Wrap Up: $100 Million for Housing Passed!
In 2014, advocates and community members from across the state rallied to pass a record-breaking $100 million in bonds for housing at the State Capitol. On May 20, 2014, Governor Dayton signed the bill into law. This funding will be used to build and preserve over 5,000 units of affordable housing for homeless and low-income Minnesotans. […]
The New Face of Homelessness
Rochester Schools homeless liaison Melissa Brandt wrote an illuminating piece about homeless students and the role of government and individuals in meeting their needs. Did you know public schools had a homeless liaison? As the homeless liaison, Melissa Brandt helps assist those kids and their families experiencing homelessness. Brandt eloquently stated: “Honestly, most of the […]
*Building* Support: Letters to the Editor
As the first phase of the legislation session wraps up, lawmakers are hunkering down. In the coming weeks, they will be decide what to include in the final bonding bill package. Sending a letter to the editor is an effective way keep housing on lawmakers’ radar and raise awareness among the general public. We know […]
Join us in thanking legislators
Good news came out of the Capitol last week. The House Capital Investment Committee released it’s bonding bill proposal: it includes $100 million for housing! The Senate will release its bonding proposal next month. The MFIP Workforce Education Bill was also approved by key committees. Lawmakers will need to decide if it will be included in the final Health […]
At the Capitol: Homes for All Bill Hearing
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2014 Legislative Session: Advocacy Check List
The legislative session kicks off February 25, 2014. Governor Dayton is calling this year the “un-session.” We know it will be shorter than usual. Your advocacy is more important than ever in the coming weeks for two reasons. First, lawmakers need to know housing and economic opportunity are a priority this year–even on a short […]
Governor Dayton Proposes $50 Million for Housing
Governor Dayton released his bonding bill proposal this morning: he included $50 million for affordable housing. This is a record. We are thrilled to see this commitment from Governor Dayton and praise his effort. Here’s his contact information – please consider writing a quick thank you note. There’s more good news: Homes for All has a bill prepared to invest $100 million for […]