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13 October 2026

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

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

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. (Image credit: Jennifer Ludden)

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