housing

Planned changes to federal funding for homeless services are on hold, after the Trump Administration withdrew new guidelines this week.

The Trump Administration announced sweeping changes to programs aimed at reducing homelessness. Now, officials and advocates in Northern Nevada worry it could set local efforts back.

Tune in to this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada to hear KUNR and KNPR reporters speak about their stories for the housing series “Does Home Mean Nevada.”

Homeowners in Nevada continually face challenges. The loss of insurance coverage due to wildfire risk is just adding to their list of worries.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is proposing $200 million for attainable housing, including mortgage or rental assistance and eviction help, during the 2025 legislative session.

With the Nevada legislative session around the corner, Purple Politics Nevada host Lucia Starbuck spoke with lawmakers to understand their education, healthcare, housing, and environmental bills.

The candidates for Congressional District 2 expressed their stances on abortion access, mining, and housing at a debate moderated by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck last Wednesday in Carson City.

Make the Road Action Nevada, a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing Latino and young voters, held a press conference in Reno on July 9, to address the state’s housing crisis.

Senator Jacky Rosen hosted a roundtable discussion on Feb. 21 with local leaders on her work to lower housing costs for families and prevent corporate price gouging.

More and more people are visiting and moving to cities and towns around the Mountain West, drawn by access to public lands and other natural amenities. That brings economic growth – and also growing pains. A new report aims to help communities address the challenges.