Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?
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The Legislature’s spring recess is approaching and with about six weeks left in the session, many issues still unresolved.
Housing is top of mind for many Minnesotans and lawmakers at the Capitol — whether to rewrite zoning standards statewide to encourage construction of more low-to-moderate cost housing.
The issue has created some cross-party alliances, but the bills in front of lawmakers haven’t satisfied all who have a stake in the decisions.
MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville, and the mayor of Prior Lake, Kirt Briggs, about the state’s approach to affordable housing.
Plus, Minneapolis city elections will be ones to watch this year as voters elect a city council and a mayor. MPR News reporter Cari Spencer recaps her visit to a recent DFL Caucus gathering.
Guests:
- Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville and chair of the Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee
- Mayor Kirt Briggs, Prior Lake
- MPR News reporter Cari Spencer, who covers public safety and Minneapolis City Hall
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