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Government What is Proposition 50? What is Proposition 50? Proposition 50 asks voters in California whether to adopt a new, legislature-drawn map of the state’s 52 U.S. House congressional districts (starting with the 2026 election) rather than continuing with the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s map. A “Yes” vote: use the new maps (drawn by the Legislature) until after the […]
Government Recent job losses at HUD in the past two weeks Recent job losses at HUD in the past two weeks What the reports say As of mid-October 2025, HUD has sent out layoff notices to 442 employees across the agency. Among those, specific cuts are concentrated in divisions such as: Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity: nearly 100 staffers received RIF notices, particularly in regional field […]
Government Using Home Equity to Pay Bills During a Government Shutdown Using Home Equity to Pay Bills During a Government Shutdown When a government shutdown happens, it doesn’t just affect federal employees—it ripples across the economy. Missed paychecks, delayed government services, and overall uncertainty can create financial stress for many households. For homeowners, one potential lifeline in times like these is home equity. What is Home […]
Politics Housing – California 2024 Gubernatorial Race In the 2024 California gubernatorial racegubernatorial race, the candidates have diverse views on housing, reflecting the state’s deep crisis in affordability and homelessness: Gavin Newsom (current governor) focuses on affordable housing and homelessness reduction. He has signed a range of housing bills aimed at increasing housing production, especially through streamlining construction and reducing regulatory barriers. […]
Politics Proposition 33 – Rent Control (California 2024) – Brief Facts Purpose: Repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, allowing cities to expand rent control to more types of housing, including buildings built after 1995 and single-family homes. KEY EFFECTS: Rent Control Expansion: Local governments would be able to set limits on rent increases and initial rental prices for a broader range of properties. Housing […]
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