Tag: housing policy
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California Legislature Begins 2026 With New Bills Rolling In
The California State Legislature reconvened on January 5, 2026, beginning the second year of its 2025-2026 session. Lawmakers are introducing a mix of new bills amid a projected $18-20 billion budget deficit and election year pressures. Major themes include budget management, housing affordability, and climate policy.
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California Didn’t Become Unaffordable by Accident
California’s affordability crisis didn’t happen overnight—and it didn’t happen by accident. It is the cumulative result of decades of well-intentioned policies layered without regard for real-world impact, quietly squeezing out working families, young parents, and retirees. California doesn’t push people out loudly. It exhausts them.
California Bay News 