IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield It's encouraging to see 85 senators back a bill that targets housing costs, but the House needs to move quickly on those changes. Nicole Hardy Bipartisan votes like this on housing costs are rare and overdue, hope the changes actually make a dent for regular families. Marcus Bell Bipartisan bills like this rarely fix the real supply issues driving up costs. Tom Gallagher Owning a home feels impossible for my kids. This is a start but more needs to be done on supply. Marcus Bell Sen. Graham is right to block recess until they vote on securing voter eligibility. Nicole Hardy Keeping the Senate open just for this bill seems like overreach when the current system already requires ID in many places. Priya Raman If voter ID is as popular as polls show then they should pass it without turning the recess into another fight. Priya Raman I respect her push for voter eligibility rules but worry this recess standoff could delay other important work in the Senate. Rachel Meyers It's good they passed something, but zoning laws and investor buying are what really keep families from the dream. 
