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Ryan Kellman / NPR

11:53am Feb 22, 2021

Science Science

A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat

More than 4 million homes face substantial risk of expensive flood damage, a research organization says. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable face potentially catastrophic damage.

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Zach Levitt / NPR

10:48am Feb 20, 2021

National National Economy

American Indicators: The Faces And Stories Behind The Economic Statistics

Some sectors are thriving, while others continue to struggle, putting different people in vastly different situations. NPR is following four people who will help illustrate the arc of the recovery.
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2:09pm Jan 27, 2021

Economy Economy Politics & Government

Biden's Push Against Housing Discrimination Must Go Beyond HUD, Researcher Says

Andre Perry of Brookings says discrimination against communities of color also involves lenders, zoning laws and other issues in which the Department of Housing and Urban Development is less involved.

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10:15am Jan 26, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Duke Study: Eviction, Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Slowed COVID-19 Spread

by Neal Charnoff

A new study by Duke University shows that moratoriums on evictions and utility shutoffs helped reduce COVID-19 infection rates.
Katherine Du/NPR

12:09pm Jan 05, 2021

National National Economy

Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?

by Chris Arnold

NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.
Michael Dwyer / AP

3:12pm Dec 20, 2020

National National Economy Health & Safety

Why The CDC Eviction Ban Isn't Really A Ban: 'I Have Nowhere To Go'

by Chris Arnold

Families are getting put out on the street despite an eviction protection order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advocates say the order needs to be extended and strengthened.
3:57pm Dec 18, 2020

Courts Courts Housing

Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures

by Eddie Garcia

With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.

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11:58am Nov 09, 2020

Housing Housing

Legal Aid See Requests Surge As Eviction Moratorium Shows Mixed Results

by Eddie Garcia

Back in September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a sweeping nationwide moratorium on evictions

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3:02pm Oct 29, 2020

Housing Housing

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Eviction Prevention

by Eddie Garcia

Governor Roy Cooper has issued a new executive order on evictions that is designed to give tenants additional protections.
3:07pm Oct 22, 2020

Housing Housing

New State Program Provides Rent And Utility Relief

by Eddie Garcia

A new statewide program is providing rent and utility relief to North Carolinians experiencing financial hardship.
Ryan Kellman / NPR

11:36am Sep 15, 2020

Science Science

Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes

by Rebecca Hersher

These homeowners are eligible for federal help, but a new report finds that FEMA often fails to provide that assistance.
Jen Rice / Houston Public Media

1:22pm Sep 14, 2020

National National Economy

Despite A New Federal Ban, Many Renters Are Still Getting Evicted

by Chris Arnold

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.

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