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McCall City Council has taken a significant step towards affordable living by approving a ground lease for a new workforce housing project, promising local priority for residents.

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McCall council authorizes ground lease to advance Leap Housing workforce apartments
The council approved a ground lease allowing Leap Housing to pursue low-income housing tax credits and entitlements for a roughly 30–40 unit workforce apartment project on city-owned campus land; the lease includes a local preference and a two-year funding contingency.
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June 27, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Oklahoma just passed a game-changing law that gives local contractors the edge on big public contracts over $100K!

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Oklahoma legislature enacts local bid preference for construction contracts over $100K
Oklahoma amends bidding laws to allow local bid preference for large public contracts.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Massachusetts is taking a bold step to ensure local residents get first dibs on affordable housing—could this be the game changer we need?

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Massachusetts legislators propose local preference for affordable housing vacancies
Bill authorizes municipalities to prioritize local residents for affordable housing units
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July 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Flagstaff is on the brink of a housing revolution, aiming to expand local preferences and enhance accessibility for neighboring communities.

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City Council approves housing program transfer amid HUD conditions
City Council endorses resolution for housing program transfer contingent on HUD conditions.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM