A sponsor of the only bill fully vetoed by Governor Bob Ferguson in his first legislative session has criticized the governor’s new housing task force. The sponsor, who was left out of the group, described the creation of the task force as “a slap in the face.”

A new statewide hub for policy reform has launched to tackle local housing restrictions in Idaho. The Gem State Housing Alliance aims to advise cities and counties, moving Idaho toward an expanded housing supply by simplifying regulations that prevent new developments.

New York City’s incoming mayor, Mamdani, has introduced a high-density housing plan that’s sparking debate between renters craving affordability and homeowners voicing concerns about neighborhood changes. As these opposing interests clash, Mamdani prepares to meet with the president on Friday, signaling the weight of the issue at the national level.

Rent control, far from offering relief, might worsen California’s housing crisis, according to an opinion piece by James Burling. Limiting rent increases, the author argues, fails to address the real causes behind rising housing costs and scarcity.

A ‘no-fault’ eviction bill has passed both the House and Senate and is now heading to the governor’s desk. The legislation has sparked debate among lawmakers, with supporters claiming it protects property owners while opponents argue it harms tenants.

“Short-term rentals have been unfairly blamed for Summit County’s challenges. It’s time to look deeper for real solutions,” writes Julia Koster in her letter to the editor.