The department also made it easier for alleged victims of fair housing to file complaints.

There were also a plethora of social issues before the legislature including birth control, civil rights, and fair housing.

He said the environmental studies would help in evaluating the conflict between fair housing and protection of the environment.

It cites Federal civil rights, fair housing and racketeering laws.

It was the first strengthening of the nation's laws on fair housing in 20 years.

The group said the county was obliged, in return for federal funds, to take steps to "further fair housing."

He was recognized by local, state, and national organizations for his advocacy of fair housing.

Some advocates for the disabled and fair housing are not completely sympathetic to this argument, however.

In the Senate, he supported fair housing, tax reform, and the desegregation of schools.

The state budget includes no appropriation for fair housing.