News · ME
Bennett clip highlights homelessness, generation authority
HousingA C-SPAN user clip connects Richard Bennett with rural homelessness and a proposed Maine Generation Authority.
The Ballot Maine News DeskOct 2, 2026
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News · NY
Federal judge blocks New York rent-software ban
HousingThe Manhattan ruling prevents New York State from enforcing its first-of-its-kind restriction on rent-setting software.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs housing and homelessness legislation
HousingThe legislation addresses homebuilding and unsheltered homelessness, two stated priorities of California’s state government.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WY
Cheyenne Council rejects Hereford Ranch zoning change
HousingThe Cheyenne City Council turned down a proposed zoning change connected to Hereford Ranch, leaving the request without council approval.
The Ballot Wyoming News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · VT
Burlington details progress on three-part housing plan
HousingThe city is updating affordability programs, putting new zoning rules to use and planning a larger public role in housing.
The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 30, 2026
News · VT
Burlington mayor reports progress on housing strategy
HousingThe mayor’s announcement concerns Burlington’s people-first housing strategy and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NY
New York announces 173-unit Queens housing completion
HousingThe completed Queens development combines 173 affordable and supportive housing units with a health clinic.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Orange County Register urges No vote on Proposition 1
HousingThe newspaper argues that taking on more debt would not solve California’s housing shortage.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
English village votes to leave UK over migrant housing plan
HousingThe local vote was a protest against a plan to house migrants in the English village.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
News · CO
Colorado Eagles arena project advances after zoning ruling
HousingA ruling that zoning restrictions were unconstitutional allows the Colorado Eagles arena project to move forward.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AR
North Little Rock approves data center zoning rules
HousingNorth Little Rock has adopted zoning regulations for data centers, adding local land-use rules for such facilities.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 15, 2026
News · CA
San Francisco mayor proposes rent reforms after emergency
HousingThe mayor followed a rent emergency declaration with a housing reform proposal, beginning a new phase of city policy consideration.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · CA
San Francisco mayor proposes reforms after rent emergency
HousingSan Francisco’s mayor followed a rent emergency declaration with proposed housing reforms that will depend on final language and city action.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · US
Trump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill
HousingTrump said he would not sign a bipartisan housing measure but stopped short of explicitly threatening a veto.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026