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Policy
California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production
Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.
Policy
Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push
State leaders aim to regroup for a fall special session after a housing bill faces resistance from local zoning defenders.
Policy
Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast
Connecticut joins a growing list of states rewriting zoning laws in a bid to lower housing costs and push local governments to open the door to more new homes, despite vocal local resistance. Will carrots work?
Policy
Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration
A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?
Land
Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures
The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.





housing policy news
Policy 07.01.25
California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production
Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.
Policy 06.27.25
Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push
State leaders aim to regroup for a fall special session after a housing bill faces resistance from local zoning defenders.
Policy 06.18.25
Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast
Connecticut joins a growing list of states rewriting zoning laws in a bid to lower housing costs and push local governments to open the door to more new homes, despite vocal local resistance. Will carrots work?
Policy 06.12.25
Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration
A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?
Land 05.20.25
Why Smart Homebuilders Bet On Texas Single-Family Futures
The Builder's Daily contributor and land sage Scott Finfer makes the bullish case for Texas in 2025 — where fundamentals, patience, and long-term discipline still matter, and the housing market is hitting reset, not collapse.