Name change, budget cuts at top of HUD secretary’s list

Department of Urban Housing and Development Secretary Scott Turner put budget cuts and a department name change at the top of his list, while fair housing and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were noticeably absent. Continue reading

Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote

Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44. Continue reading

Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary. Continue reading