Local mayors back proposed bill to increase housing

Local mayors back proposed bill to increase housing

WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A new bill has been introduced by U.S. Senator Jim Banks of Indiana in an attempt to turn old buildings into new housing. On July 24th, Senator Banks introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures into Desirable Environment Act or RESIDE. In a press release the next week, he stated that the bill would set aside funding within the Home Investment Partnerships Program. Mayors from around the state gave their support…