Relaxed Regulations on Housing Availability in Conservative States

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In the realm of news and opinion, a variety of intriguing discussions and developments have taken place over the past few weeks. Here's a snapshot of some notable events:

Politics and Policy

Christopher F. Rufo, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, recently appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher to discuss pressing political issues.
In contrast, some red states like South Carolina and South Dakota continue to resist pro-growth reform, according to recent reports.
On a more positive note, pro-housing legislation has been passed in several red states, including Montana and Texas, with the aim of lowering housing costs.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that includes pension "sweeteners" for Chicago police and fire employees hired after 2011, potentially creating $11 billion in new liabilities and risking another credit downgrade for Chicago.

Urban Affairs and Economics

The Manhattan Institute publishes a quarterly magazine of urban affairs, edited by Brian C. Anderson. In a recent article, Nicole Stelle Garnett, another Senior Fellow at the Institute, explored the topic of parental rights in National Review.
City Journal Economics Editor Jordan McGillis discussed the high cost of childcare in the US on Fox & Friends First.
For decades, states like Colorado, Washington, and Oregon attracted people from across the country. However, these states are now experiencing sluggish housing construction, job growth, and a deteriorating business climate as residents continue to leave.

Culture and Society

UnHerd discussed the return of the ISIS threat to Europe.
In a thought-provoking article published by The Point, the sport of boxing was analysed.
A recent study by Scott Mourtgos found that the media's portrayal of police use of force can reduce public support for legal uses of force, potentially to the detriment of police officers and the communities they protect.
A quote from a commenter, goonboon, about New York City closing early: "Veselka was my wife's and my first date; we return on our anniversary and tip the number of years we have accrued to date. No late-night vampire hours guts the culture."

Opinion and Analysis

Law & Liberty published an article on free speech.
The Coolidge Review published an article on the similarities between Theodore Roosevelt and President Trump.
The American Spectator wrote about finding the lost papers of the conservative movement.

While many states are implementing pro-housing legislation to address housing affordability issues, the impact of progressive policies on regional growth, job creation, and business climate remains unclear, particularly in the case of Colorado, Washington, and Oregon. Further research and analysis are needed to fully understand these complex issues.