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Governors are applying a multifaceted approach to lower housing costs by increasing funding for affordable housing, rethinking land use regulations, streamlining the permitting process and exploring housing innovations.
Too many families in our state are struggling to make ends meet. Despite working multiple jobs, more are living paycheck to paycheck than before the pandemic.
“It was always about affordable housing. We listened to the public and we clarified that the EP is about affordable housing and for helping families affected by the housing crisis,” Gov. Green said. “This new EP focuses on what we all agree will push forward new affordable housing projects.” The EP excludes the area affected by the Lahaina wildfires.
Seeking compromise, a new document to be signed Friday restores environmental review, historic preservation and open meetings laws.
Governor Josh Green has not been shy about issuing statewide emergency proclamations in response to issues that have plagued the state for decades.