North American Lumber Supply Strain to Flare Up on Russia Timber Ban

North American Lumber Supply Strain to Flare Up on Russia Timber Ban Russia’s forestry exports ban could make things worse by removing as much as 3% of U.S. lumber imports via Europe, leading to higher prices for lumber in the United States. Read More Discourse on Development https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/2048769-north-america-lumber-supply-strain-to-flare-up-on-russia-timber-ban

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Local Zoning Laws Present a Significant Barrier to More Affordable Housing

Local Zoning Laws Present a Significant Barrier to More Affordable Housing Land use and zoning regulations, controlled by local government officials, restrict what a piece of land can be used for and what kind of buildings can be built on it. Read More WCTI https://wcti12.com/how-local-zoning-laws-present-a-significant-barrier-to-more-affordable-housing-subsidized-building-white-house-housing-initiative

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5/26/2022 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Early May U.S. economic output index slips to 53.8, softest in four months The headline Flash US PMI Composite Output Index registered 53.8 in May, down from 56.0 in April, to signal a weakened rate of expansion of output across private sector firms. The rate of growth was the softest for four months, with the index now below the series long-run average of 54.8. Manufacturers and service providers signaled softer upturns in output amid elevated inflationary pressures, a further deterioration in supplier delivery times…

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Biden-Harris Administration Holds Justice40 Week of Action to Highlight Historic Investments in Overburdened and Underserved Communities

Biden-Harris Administration Holds Justice40 Week of Action to Highlight Historic Investments in Overburdened and Underserved Communities The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $759.7 million for grants to support sustainable and affordable housing in disadvantaged, Tribal, and low-socioeconomic communities. Read More The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/23/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-holds-justice40-week-of-action-to-highlight-historic-investments-in-overburdened-and-underserved-communities/

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