Gaduridos

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National Housing Administration to be expanded; Expanding public housing.
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February 3rd, 5722
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The Administración Nacional de Vivienda (National Housing Administration) remains one of the most reliable methods for low income Gaduri to have a stable roof over their heads. However, like all aspects of society, the Malaise has significant eroded how effective the ANV is, especially compared to the golden eras of the past. This week however, the de la Cruz administration is looking to expand the ANV and particularly expand public housing options to combat poverty. The goal is to ensure that the ANV actually works, does its job and that public housing is expanded. 

And the first step is, of course, to expand public housing drastically. Urban and industrial areas will be the focus, with the national government (and Duchy governments) funding construction of housing projects. After all, Gaduri can't be housed into affordable housing, if there's no housing available. Alongside this, the ANV will formally issue rent stabilization caps, which will block extreme rent increases, and encourage gradual increases and protect tenants from sudden displacement. Furthermore, land that isn't used for housing will be taxed, to discourage speculation, and restrictions will be placed on mass bulk buying of land and property. Finally, as the de la Cruz administration is ultimately committed to social democracy, state backed mortgages, low interest loans and down payment assistance will be offered to first time home buyers as well as a forgiveness program for existing home owners to provide support.

Every Gaduri will receive a home, that is a must. Whether public or private, the de la Cruz administration is now looking towards waging total war on poverty as the End Poverty in Gaduridos Program is set to begin once more (initially a program enacted during the golden era, the program was largely abandoned by later governments). In any case, as elections loom this year, it's clear that there was a second motive for this move beyond altruism, and that is getting an easy political win for voters. 
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In Other News;

His Majesty, Víctor de Valcorico looks to travel to Vintalli to meet with Vintallian communities; Keeping the country united.

Hosian Democratic Party reportedly more supported amongst conservatives than the Reform Party; Could the HDP be a challenger to the PSSG or will the right wing cannibalize itself?
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El Mensajero de la Mañana (Morning Courier) is the nationwide daily morning newspaper, located in Gadur.