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Why Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Should Fund Affordable Homes Near Transit

As the Budget Conference Committee decides how much money to invest from the Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds within the 2013-14 budget year, members of a broad statewide coalition of organizations, the Sustainable Communities for All Coalition, will be talking to legislators about why Cap-and-Trade funds should be spent now on existing programs with proven success at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Coalitions Prove Crucial for Floor Victories on Major Housing Bills

(from Julie Snyder, Housing California, on an update of state housing legislation) Facing a critical deadline on May 31st, affordable home advocates and our allies pounded the Capitol hallways last week to persuade legislators to pass our top priorities out of their house of origin.

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Budget Conference Committee Begins to Address Housing and Homelessness Items

(from Housing California, as of June 4) A number of items related to Housing California priorities and the issues of housing and homelessness are under deliberation in the Legislature's Budget Conference Committee. This committee meets to reconcile differences that arose in their respective budget subcommittees and mutually agree on one approach on each outstanding issue.

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California Homes and Jobs Act (SB 391) Passes Senate

We did it! The the California Homes and Jobs Act just passed the Senate 27-12.

Legislators joining bill author Senator DeSaulnier speaking on behalf of the bill and urging an aye vote included Senate President pro Tem Darrrell Steinberg and Southern California Senators Correa, Torres, and Wright. SCANPH region legislators who voted yes included:

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SB 391 Passes Senate Governance and Finance Committee

By approving SB 391 (DeSaulnier), the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today moved California closer to creating 29,000 new jobs and 10,000 new affordable homes each year. SB 391, the California Homes and Jobs Act of 2013 will get California building homes within reach of workers, helping businesses attract and retain the talent they need to keep California competitive.

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SB 391 Update: Passes Senate Transportation and Housing Committee 6-3

California Homes and Jobs Act (SB 391) just passed Senate Transportation and Housing Committee 6-3.

A diverse group of Californians seeking to create homes and jobs turned out in an impressive show of support, testifying on SB 391 (DeSaulnier) before the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee.

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Deadline Extended Til April 26! Nominate Your Bright Lights

The DEADLINE for nominations is extended til Friday, April 26, 2013 at 5 PM! Here is your last chance to recognize organizations and colleagues that are doing exceptional work for affordable housing in Southern California! The Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing (SCANPH) will be celebrating the 25th Silver Anniversary of our Annual Conference this fall.