Articles tagged as: housing
February 15, 2023
Senate committee guts bill that would've helped renters deal with negligent landlords
A bill to give Indiana renters more options to deal with negligent landlords was gutted by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2023
‘There is no landlord accountability.’ Tenants call on lawmakers for better protections
Advocates are rallying around Senate Bill 202, which would allow tenants to place rent in escrow in order to pressure landlords into fixing critical problems with heat or water. A similar House bill is unlikely to get a hearing.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
Holcomb meets with Tippecanoe leaders about replicating region's economic success
Gov. Eric Holcomb has presented the Sagamore of the Wabash award to West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Evictions on the rise in the Midwest put public health at risk
With the end of pandemic-era housing programs, evictions are up, which is causing a growing public health crisis.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Indianapolis housing gaps addressed by lawmakers
Two pieces of legislation being considered at the Statehouse this session aim to fill gaps in Indianapolis’s affordable housing options.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2023
City-County Council approves measures to increase housing in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis City-County Council held its first full meeting of 2023 Monday and approved numerous proposals to address a housing shortage.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Indianapolis wants to work with state lawmakers on key issues
The city of Indianapolis has prioritized issues it would like to work on with state lawmakers on during the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2022
Fair housing report looks at neighborhood change
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana shows homeownership has become harder to reach for many in Indianapolis.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
More help needed to fix homes for older Indianapolis residents
A number of organizations and agencies work to help those seniors avoid displacement and preserve affordable housing, but more assistance is needed for people who can't afford or aren't able to repair their homes.
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