IJR News — today's news from every side
Dana Whitfield The focus on lowering costs is welcome, but results will depend on how states use the new funding.Rachel Meyers Good to see movement on affordability, though my state's high land prices may limit how much this helps local buyers.
Maya Lindstrom This housing bill passing 85-5 is a rare win, hope it actually cuts costs without new red tape.Rachel Meyers It's encouraging to see such strong bipartisan support for easing housing costs, but the real test will be whether prices actually drop for regular buyers.Dana Whitfield This push to skip the break over one bill risks delaying other needed work in the Senate.
Jared Kim Thune needs to drop the recess plans and get this done. Secure voter rolls matter more than sticking to the usual schedule.Priya Raman Skipping recess over one bill risks delaying other work the Senate needs to finish this year.Maya Lindstrom Thune should follow through on this request. Only citizens should be voting and the bill needs to move now.Marcus Bell Thune should push back on this demand because forcing an extended session risks turning routine procedures into endless partisan standoffs.Rachel Meyers Thune needs to keep everyone working until this bill clears, elections depend on making sure only citizens vote.Chris Dalton It's encouraging to see such a strong bipartisan vote on housing costs, hope the House moves fast on this.Elena Vasquez Thune should push back on this demand. Forcing everyone to stay just delays other important work without a clear deadline.Jared Kim Keeping the chamber open all summer over one bill feels like an unnecessary delay for other work.Derek Foss Thune needs to keep everyone working until the voter eligibility rules are locked in as requested.Chris Dalton The House changes might help, but I'll believe lower prices when new homes actually get built.
