As Public Policy Interns at HOME Line, we have had the chance to see our state government at work virtually and in person. Although we both have long shared an interest in state politics, we weren’t fully aware of how it all came together, making the prospect of seeing the legislative process in action an […]
Embracing Your Voice: Reflections From a First-Time Lobbyist
When I joined HOME Line as a Public Policy Intern, I knew I’d gain first hand exposure to the legislative process and stakeholder advocacy. Early on, I found myself in a situation every lobbyist looks forward to: meeting their legislators. As someone without experience lobbying, this seemed like a daunting task. Still, part of the […]
Tenant hotline took more new calls/emails during third quarter 2024 than third quarter 2023
We just finished September and are comparing the third quarter of 2023 to the third quarter of 2024. In general, the tenant hotline took more new calls/emails during this time than last year—an 8% increase (5,439 for third quarter, 2024). Here are the top 10 contact reasons for the last quarter, compared to 2023. Contact […]
Last month the Hotline saw a 5% increase in Contacts from August 2023
New calls/emails for August eclipsed the total for August last year. This August, we had 1,943 new contacts compared to 1,860 last year, a 5% increase over last August. Here are the top 10 reasons for calls last month, compared to August, 2023. Contact Reason Number of Contacts Change from Aug. ’23 1. Repairs 584 […]
Grant Funding for Renter Health Now Open
HOME Line has partnered with The City of Bloomington Public Health Division and we are excited to announce grant funding for renters and groups connected to rent-burdened communities in Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. Being rent-burdened means a household spends more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Health starts in our homes. Where we […]