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

A local news story from the U.S., reported by NPR News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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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.

Reported by NPR News, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at NPR News →

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