SB 10

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Politics

Newsom’s call: Governor’s final say on the top 21 bills of ’21

The second year of the coronavirus pandemic in California was shaped by two political undercurrents at the state Capitol: a budget awash with cash, thanks to a booming stock market and federal aid, and a looming recall election asking voters to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office. The massive budget surplus allowed Newsom and […]

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CalMatters Staff

• September 8, 2021

Commentary

Housing bills would help address California’s wealth inequality

Senate bills 9 and 10 correct exclusionary zoning issues that prevent affordable housing and put Black and Latino Californians out of the running for homeownership.

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Guest Commentary

• August 23, 2021

Commentary

Allowing elected officials to increase housing supply is democratic

To meaningfully address the intertwined problems of climate change, wildfire risk and housing affordability, land-use policies in California must change. Senate Bill 10 offers a sensible place to start.

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Guest Commentary

• July 21, 2021

Reader Reactions

Homeowners hold the clout on proposed zoning laws

Cities can vote on whether to implement changes in Senate bills 9 and 10.

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Reader Reactions

• June 9, 2021

Commentary

Zoning changes could put a hurt on Black homeownership

Bills addressing affordability are likely to benefit developers more than families.

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Guest Commentary

• June 4, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Los cambios de zonificación podrían perjudicar la propiedad de vivienda negra

Es probable que los proyectos de ley que abordan la asequibilidad beneficien más a los desarrolladores que a las familias.

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Guest Commentary

• June 4, 2021

Commentary

Urban housing projects need to be unfettered

A bill that frees small developments from zoning and environmental restrictions could put a dent in the state’s housing crisis.

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Guest Commentary

• June 3, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Los proyectos de vivienda urbana deben estar sin restricciones

Un proyecto de ley que libere a los pequeños desarrollos de las restricciones ambientales y de zonificación podría hacer mella en la crisis de vivienda del estado.

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Guest Commentary

• June 3, 2021