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Minnesota lawmakers reveal bipartisan housing package; municipal groups say they miss the mark

A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers unveiled a housing package to tackle shortages, focusing on multi-family options.
The primary bills include the 'Minnesota Starter Home Act,' the 'Transforming Main Street Act,' and the 'More Homes, Right Places Act,' aimed at construction in both residential and commercial zones.
City officials expressed concerns that the bills represent unfunded mandates that may impose financial burdens on municipalities.

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Minnesota lawmakers reveal bipartisan housing package; municipal groups say they miss the mark

ST. PAUL — A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers announced last week a package of seven bills to address housing shortages throughout the state, with a focus on multi-family housing options. The Wednesday, March 5, press conference launching the "Yes to Homes" housing package was hosted by Minnesota lawmakers comprising a wide range of political views and communities across the state: Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville; Sen. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fer…

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Service charge for a house in the municipality

The proposal to impose a service charge on houses where no one is registered to live has been discussed in Parliament this morning. Many politicians have taken the floor, and the discussion has revolved around the fact that so many empty houses stand in several villages and towns around the country, and partly they are rented out to tourists, while many people lack housing. Tordis Vang Guttesen got the floor on Elsebeth Mercedis Gunnleysdóttir …

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