The New England Public Policy Center published a report this month that shows Vermont's housing is some of the least affordable of all New England states.

Specifically, "young professionals" — 25- to 39-year-olds, out of school, holding bachelor degrees or higher — have a harder time affording housing in Vermont than in any other New England state.

In that category, Vermonters' ratio of annual household income to income needed to afford median-priced housing is 1.28. The other New England states' range from 1.29 (Rhode Island) to 1.59 (Maine).

The national ratio is 1.58.

Thanks to the latest sponsor of the 2010 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, coming Nov. 18:

• Otis Atwell
  

Take a look at our sponsorship rate sheet and if you’d like to sign on, contact Maura Collins.

Since 2002, Vermont's Statewide Housing Conference has celebrated the achievements and service of individuals by recognizing them through the Housing Hero Award.

The conference committee is seeking nominations of individuals whose leadership, vision and actions have brought about positive and lasting change in the way their community or the state regards housing.

Read more about the criteria and make your nomination online.

Channel 17/Town Meeting TV has added three more airings of yesterday's press conference for the "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Housing and Wages in Vermont." You now have four chances to see it:

• Wednesday, June 16, 6:00 PM
• Sunday, June 20, 11:40 PM
• Monday, June 21, 4:40 AM
• Monday, June 21, 10:40 AM

Channel 17 serves the communities of Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, Essex Junction, Winooski, Williston, St. George, and parts of Colchester.