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The Basics On California Lawmakers' Housing Proposals

Friday, September 15, 2017 | Sacramento, CA

California lawmakers approved and Gov. Jerry Brown signed a package of bills designed to address the state's housing crisis.

Here's a breakdown on the bills and strategies lawmakers are using to try and alleviate the crisis. 

THE LATEST - SEPT. 29: Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the 15 bills backers hope will finally begin to address California’s extraordinarily high housing costs.

 

 

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