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Connecticut Tackles Housing Crisis with New Legislation
2/23/2025
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Story summary
- Connecticut struggles with affordable housing, prompting House Bill 6944 for solutions.
- Rising mortgage rates and prices have reduced housing supply, discouraging resident mobility.
- Rep. Steve Weir advocates for zoning adjustments and infrastructure improvements to achieve housing objectives.
- A registry for out-of-state landlords is proposed to strengthen local enforcement without statewide mandates.
