Negotiations over housing ensue at Connecticut Capitol
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Debates could be happening Thursday at the state Capitol surrounding housing.
Connecticut House passes changes to Trust Act, expanding rules surrounding ICE calls
Debates on this topic happen nearly every legislative session. Lawmakers typically disagree about how much power the state should have over new housing developments.
Specifically, debates on Thursday include how much parking should be regulated at new housing developments.
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