At the Minneapolis City Council Committee of the Whole on April 21, concerns were raised about “cherry-picked” eviction data during a discussion involving HOME Line’s Q1 2026 update. That concern deserves a response, but more importantly, it calls for a shift in what we are focusing on. That discussion revealed to us that the purpose […]
HOME Line stands in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors
At HOME Line, our work is rooted in the belief that every person deserves safety, dignity, and the ability to live without fear in their home and community. Over the past several days, we have watched with heartbreak and deep anger as ICE raids have targeted Somali and Latino families and other immigrant neighbors across […]
In the Arena: Attending Legislative Meetings As a Newcomer
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 […]