Should states force cities to build cheaper houses? Voters here will decide

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Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Left · Published: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.