Jocelyn Benson pitches plan to address Michigan housing shortage

Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, said a lack of affordable and accessible housing in Michigan threatens economic ...
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Jocelyn Benson pitches housing plan with homebuyer tax credits, Airbnb tax

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants more tax credits for homebuyers, but also new taxes on Airbnbs and limits on home sales to private equity firms.

Benson launches affordability-focused housing plan as advocates push for more state housing support

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched her campaign’s housing platform at ...
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Benson wants tax on short-term rentals, 100-day ban on private equity buying homes

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – In the basement of a southeast Grand Rapids community center, local housing advocates gathered Monday to speak about the need to increase affordable options in West Michigan.
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Jocelyn Benson aims to make housing, education centerpieces of governor campaign

LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said her track record proves that, as Michigan governor, she could improve government operations and tackle problems like housing affordability, a lagging K ...
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MI's GOP House speaker responds as state AG's office finds gubernatorial candidate Benson violated campaign finance law

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — "The bottom line is: I will be a governor whose work is defined by efficiency and transparency," Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson told reporters at a press conference ...