COVID-19 Update for June 19, 2020
CHC is closely monitoring the state and federal response to COVID-19—and we are working with our members to preserve and protect access to affordable housing: California situation: With the reopening of the economy causing a rise in the state’s numbers of COVID-19 cases, Governor Newsom ordered California residents this week to wear masks at all […]
COVID-19 Update for June 12, 2020
CHC is closely monitoring the state and federal response to COVID-19—and we are working with our members to preserve and protect access to affordable housing: California situation: Counties across California continued to reopen, with many parts of the state moving into “Phase 3,” though state officials continued to urge caution, even as gyms, bars, and […]
COVID-19 Update for May 29, 2020
CHC is closely monitoring the state and federal response to COVID-19—and we are working with our members to preserve and protect access to affordable housing: California situation: This week, 47 of California’s 58 counties received state approval to begin moving into “stage 2” of reopening their economies—with new guidelines for restaurants, shopping malls, and hair […]
COVID-19 Update for May 22, 2020
CHC is closely monitoring the state and federal response to COVID-19—and we are working with our members to preserve and protect access to affordable housing: California situation: This week, 40 of California’s 58 counties received state approval to begin moving into “stage 2” of reopening their economies—clearing them to reopen restaurant dining rooms and more […]
COVID-19 Update for May 15, 2020
CHC is closely monitoring the state and federal response to COVID-19—and we are working with our members to preserve and protect access to affordable housing: California situation: Governor Newsom released his revised May budget proposal this week—projecting unemployment levels as high as 25% this year and identifying $14 billion in cuts to state programs that […]
Statement on Governor’s May Revise
SACRAMENTO – The California Housing Consortium released the following statement today from Executive Director Ray Pearl in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise, which includes affordable housing in its top priority investments for encouraging the state’s economic recovery.
Governor Presents 2020 May Revise
Today, Governor Newsom unveiled the May Revision to his January 10th budget proposal based on updated revenue projections for the state. As expected, the updated projections represent a dramatic shift from a $5.8 billion budget surplus to a budget deficit that is $41.2 billion below January’s projections. The new budget reflects the severe impact that […]
CHC joins state and regional partners to release a new Affordable Housing and Homelessness Framework
On May 13, CHC joined with our state and regional partners to release a new Affordable Housing and Homelessness Framework, highlighting a package of immediate and long-term policy solutions needed to support vulnerable Californians during and after the COVID-19 emergency. The Framework includes a series of detailed funding proposals that can be addressed as part […]
Affordable Housing Advocates Release Plan for Providing Immediate Assistance to Struggling Low-Income Households, Maintaining Access to Affordable Housing During the COVID-19 Emergency
SACRAMENTO – Eleven of the state’s leading affordable housing and homelessness advocacy organizations today jointly released a new Affordable Housing and Homelessness Framework, highlighting a package of immediate and long-term policy solutions needed to support vulnerable Californians during and after the COVID-19 emergency.
Senate Democrats unveil proposal for the budget and California’s economic recovery
On May 12, Senate Democrats unveiled their proposal for the budget and California’s economic recovery. The budget approach aims to keep the budget balanced over a multi-year period through pragmatic spending decisions, use of reserves and other traditional solutions, and federal support. Senate Democrats also are proposing two specific recommendations that would aid California in […]