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Candidates pitch transit tax, other proposals at Asheville forum

Candidates pitch transit tax, other proposals at Asheville forum

A transit tax referendum, a dedicated city grants department, and a revamped citizen committee on policing were all floated at a Sept. 28 event.
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This Arizona city is one of the best in US for renters. Here's why

This Arizona city is one of the best in US for renters. Here's why

A new ranking evaluated 150 U.S. cities based on affordability, local economy and quality of life. Here's how Arizona cities fared on the list.
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Gen Z is moving to New York. Here's where Americans are relocating by generation

Gen Z is moving to New York. Here's where Americans are relocating by generation

U-Haul migration data shows Americans are choosing different destinations based on age, with Gen Z favoring New York, California and Texas while older generations continue moving South.
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Rutherford County church leader gets probation in 2013 assault case

Rutherford County church leader gets probation in 2013 assault case

Assault victim Matthew Fenner said he is grateful his lengthy legal ordeal is over. "I feel like I can finally breathe again," he said.
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NC trout stocking delayed after heat and storm fish losses

NC trout stocking delayed after heat and storm fish losses

North Carolina is delaying trout stocking until November after heat and storm damage killed 70% of hatchery fish.
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Senators Bennet and Young Reintroduce Eviction Crisis Act to Stabilize Low-Income Households

Senators Bennet and Young Reintroduce Eviction Crisis Act to Stabilize Low-Income Households

Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Todd Young (R-IN) have reintroduced the Eviction Crisis Act (S.5535) on September 24, 2026. This bipartisan legislation aims to provide tools to address the ongoing eviction crisis in the United States. A key component of the bill is the establishment of a permanent Emergency Assistance Program, funded at $3 billion annually. This program is designed to offer direct financial aid to low-income households experiencing short-term economic shocks that threaten their housing stability. Up to 15% of the funds can also be allocated for housing stability-related services, such as case management, rehousing assistance, and referrals to other public supports and health services. The legislation mandates a rigorous evaluation of the program's effectiveness to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into its design. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign have been instrumental in developing and advocating for this policy solutio...
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HUD Showcases Innovative Housing Solutions Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Affordability Concerns

HUD Showcases Innovative Housing Solutions Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Affordability Concerns

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently hosted a showcase on the National Mall to present potential solutions for the ongoing affordable housing crisis in the U.S. This initiative comes as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has surpassed 7%, with experts predicting further increases, making homeownership increasingly challenging for many Americans. HUD Secretary Scott Turner highlighted programs aimed at training more young people in skilled trades and promoting manufactured housing as a quicker and more affordable alternative to traditional 'stick-built' homes. Some manufactured homes displayed at the event were assembled in less than a day, costing almost half the price of conventional houses. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries noted that housing affordability is a top concern for Americans, who are already struggling with rising costs.
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Why retirees are choosing Wilmington over Florida

Why retirees are choosing Wilmington over Florida

Retirees are leaving Florida for Wilmington, FinanceBuzz says. The data shows just how quickly it's changing the city's demographics.
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Congressman Cleaver II Champions New Housing Law to Boost Affordable Housing Supply in Kansas City

Congressman Cleaver II Champions New Housing Law to Boost Affordable Housing Supply in Kansas City

Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II recently hosted a housing summit in Kansas City to discuss the implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This new federal law aims to significantly increase the supply of affordable housing across the United States. Described by its sponsors as the most substantial bipartisan housing reform package in nearly 50 years, the Act focuses on expanding housing supply, modernizing the housing finance system, and removing barriers to development. Congressman Cleaver, who serves as the ranking member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, expressed his ambition for Kansas City to be a pioneering city in adopting this legislation, potentially serving as a model for other communities nationwide. The Act includes provisions to streamline federal regulations, limit corporate acquisition of single-family homes, fund the conversion of vacant buildings into residential housing, support local lenders, and update major HUD programs like Co...
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Alabama wide receiver joins record book in win vs. South Carolina

Alabama wide receiver joins record book in win vs. South Carolina

The Alabama junior officially joined elite company in the Crimson Tide record books Saturday night in a win over South Carolina.
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No. 8 Alabama starts fast, overwhelms South Carolina 49-18 to remain unbeaten

No. 8 Alabama starts fast, overwhelms South Carolina 49-18 to remain unbeaten

Keelon Russell threw for 365 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score as No. 8 Alabama beat South Carolina 49-18
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Projecting the AP Top 10 heading into Week 5 of college football

Projecting the AP Top 10 heading into Week 5 of college football

The SEC continues to dominate the AP Top 10. Projecting what schools will be at the head of the list heading into Week 5?