Friday, July 18th | 10:00 – 11:00 am Please join us for a special presentation with Juventino Meza, the New Americans Immigration Hub Attorney with the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Juventino will provide an overview presentation with some time for questions. You are invited…
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Pints, Policy and Progress (Happy Hour)
Thursday, June 12 | 3:30 PM Location: Lake Monster Brewing Company (550 Vandalia St #160, St Paul, MN 55114) Join fellow housing advocates, MHP, and co-hosts from 3:30-5:30 pm on June 12th at Lake Monster Brewing as we recognize, celebrate, and toast the hard work done by housing champions…
President Trump Releases “Skinny Budget”
The President’s “skinny budget”: has been released and, as anticipated, makes deep cuts to non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion, representing a cut of 22.6% from FY25 budget levels. The President’s budget makes devastating cuts to HUD and housing programs in other agencies. A list of spending cuts and…
Action Alert – Ask Governor Walz to Prioritize Housing During Budget Negotiations
Right now, leaders in the House and Senate and Governor Walz are negotiating joint budget targets. It’s not too late to influence Minnesota’s FY26-27 budget. The stakes are high, and state housing investments are more important than ever. President Trump just released his “Skinny Budget” last week. The proposed…
Action Alert – Ask Governor Walz to Support a Strong Housing Budget
Minnesota Legislative leaders from the House, and Senate will soon begin negotiating with the Governor to set a universal budget target. This will determine how many resources are dedicated to housing in the final state budget. Ask Governor Walz to support the House Budget of $75 million for housing, with…
A Look Into the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
In March 2024, MHP began working with the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel (INSY), part of the Kumeyaay people who have lived in present-day San Diego and Imperial Counties for over 12,000 years. The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Reservation was founded in 1893 and is located in northeastern…
Minnesota’s 2025 Legislative Session Begins in Earnest
The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session commenced today. Lawmakers are tasked with passing a balanced budget before June 1. Lawmakers must adjourn on May 19. But the Governor can summon them back for a special session if they don’t finish their work by the May adjournment deadline. Legislators face escalating political…
Looking for FREE Community Development Services? Apply now!
Is your community facing a lack of affordable housing? Do you work for an organization that could benefit from enhanced local knowledge, training, and strategic partnerships? MHP is excited to open its application for FREE technical assistance for housing and community development! View MHP’s Request for Technical Assistance (RFTA)…
MHP Concludes Work with Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority
As of December 1, 2024, MHP staff has begun the closeout process for their partnership with the Santo Domingo Tribal Authority (SDTHA). The Santo Domingo Pueblo, known as Khe-wa to its residents, is located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the Rio Grande. Recognized for its rich traditions,…
MHP visits the Yankton Sioux Housing Authority in South Dakota
MHP Community Development staff recently visited the Yankton Sioux Housing Authority, as part of their on-going work with the Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation. MHP staff and the project team conducted team building sessions and process mapping to support the Housing Authority as they explore opportunities enhance program operations. Together, the…