Drive for more housing sparks rare bipartisanship in statehouses

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,486

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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In contrast to highly partisan debates over many other issues, state lawmakers of all political stripes are joining forces to pass legislation to increase the supply of housing.

The policies attracting support range from requiring cities to allow manufactured homes in areas with single-family homes to easing regulations for accessory dwelling units to allowing housing on church-owned land and strip malls.

Housing has become a can’t-ignore issue for lawmakers across the political spectrum, said …

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