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The Public’s Radio: “RI Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor on local pushback, how long progress will take, and whether it should move faster”

Rhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor was interviewed last week about recent state investments in housing and the need for increased efficiency in development to meet demand.

Wisconsin Public Radio: “Citing housing crunch, Madison eases restrictions on coach houses, granny flats”

Madison, Wisconsin, is loosening regulations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), known also as “granny flats” or carriage houses.

Aspen Public Radio: “Gov. Polis’ plan to tackle the housing crisis sees some victories but an uncertain future”

This week, Governor Jared Polis’s plan to address Colorado’s housing crisis cleared major hurdles in the state legislature.

The New York Times: “New York Nears a Housing Deal to Confront Affordability Crisis”

After a weekend of closed-door talks with Governor Hochul and legislative leaders, New York lawmakers have come to an agreement on a legislative plan addressing the state’s pressing housing crisis.

Denver7: “Controversial housing bill advances to the Colorado Senate”

Colorado House Bill 1313, which would allow the state to enforce housing density plans around public transit hubs, passed in the State House this weekend.

The Washington Post: “The D.C. region needs to build 87 new homes per day. It’s not close.”

Five years ago, elected officials in the D.C. area concluded that at least 320,000 new housing units were needed to accommodate the region’s anticipated growth.

Marketplace: “How landlords and tenants are reacting to a changing rental market”

The post-COVID rental market is experiencing significant changes affecting renters and landlords alike.

The Pew Charitable Trusts: “Zoning Reform Can Cure Hawaii’s Housing Struggles”

Alex Horowitz, director of the Pew Charitable Trusts’ housing policy initiative, argues that Hawaii’s housing shortage is to blame for the state’s high rental and homebuying costs. 

Maryland Matters: “Senate approves several renter-focused bills on Saturday before Sine Die”

Ahead of the end of the legislative session on Monday, the Maryland Senate moved through several bills this weekend.

POLITICO Magazine: “Political Leaders Are Finally Responding to the Housing Crisis. They Need to Move Faster”

Nationwide, cities and states are tackling the same issue: overly restrictive zoning policies that impede or prohibit new housing construction.

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