The Minneapolis program can provide a solution to the housing shortage. A Kentucky sheriff is expected to be charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a district judge. And Trump and Harris are promising freebies as Election Day approaches.
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One city’s secret to repairing housing: Build more
About five years into Minnesota’s program to increase housing supply, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says “the results pretty much speak for themselves.”
🏡 According to a Pew Research report, Minneapolis’ housing stock grew 12% compared to 4% statewide between 2017 and 2022.
🔑 NBC News’ home buying difficulty measure shows that Hennepin County, where Minneapolis is located, is the second easiest county to buy a home compared to the seven neighboring counties.
📉 In Minneapolis, rents fell 4%, while rents across the country rose 22% in the roughly five years since the ambitious program was approved, according to Asuntolista estimates.
The program is called Minneapolis 2040. It was approved in 2019 and made Minneapolis the first major U.S. city to end single-family exclusive zoning, opening the door for developers to build multifamily buildings on lots that used to be single-family homes.
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The economy and the cost of living is a dominant issue on the campaign trail, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump promising support for first-time home buyers. The Minneapolis program offers potential solutions for housing supply and affordability.
Frey cited the plan as a way to allow for “a greater diversity of housing options” in the city, but he admits the plan was also highly controversial, as residents feared a “land grab” and more traffic in their neighborhoods.
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Israel and Hezbollah appear to be closer to war than ever after the attacks and vows of revenge for the device explosions
The Middle East is at a standstill after Israel unleashed a powerful shock wave on Lebanon and Hezbollah’s leader vowed revenge for attacks on its communications equipment that killed dozens and wounded thousands across the country.
The possibility of an all-out war between the US ally and the Iranian-backed militant and political group looked closer than ever, as Israel’s military said yesterday that its air force hit about 100 Hezbollah launchers and other infrastructure it said it was meant to fire. in the territory of Israel.
Israel hit the southern part of the country at least 52 times, Lebanon’s state-run news agency said – one of the heaviest barrages in the region since the Oct. 7 terror attacks and Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip.
Kentucky officials say a sheriff shot and killed a judge inside a courthouse
A Kentucky sheriff is expected to be charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a district judge at a courthouse, state police said. Judge Kevin Mullins, pictured above, was in his district office when he was shot multiple times after an argument yesterday, Kentucky State Police said. Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines turned himself in to authorities at the scene. The motive for the shooting was not disclosed. Here’s what else we know. Trump and Harris promise freebies
This week, Donald Trump vowed to repeal the “SALT cap” — the $10,000 annual limit he imposed on federal taxpayer deductions, a policy he pursued during his first term as president — if he wins a second term in the White House. His campaign said his change in position is a response to new economic realities. But the political expert said what changed more than the economy are Trump’s needs.
But Trump’s economic appeal to voters is not unique. On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to expand the child tax credit, support first-time home buyers and offer tax credits in the first year of small business startups. Both candidates’ tax promises are among the many freebies they’re offering voters in the final weeks of their campaigns. As former Pennsylvania Rep. Charlie Dent says, “It’s a silly season when everything is free.”
Each promise appeals to different groups of voters. They add to the federal deficit. And some experts and politicians do not foresee the proposals coming to fruition.
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Several national and varying state polls show Democrats surging in battleground states. However, the presidential elections are tight.
What do undecided voters think in the final leg of the election? NBC News spoke to 21 people about the stormy events of the summer and their current situation.
At a “Fighting Antisemitism” campaign event yesterday, Trump suggested that Jewish voters would have “a lot to do with defeat” in November if their support does not increase.
Harris is headed to Wisconsin, a battleground state his campaign considers essential, for a rally today in Madison.
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Politics in a nutshell
Robinson reacted: Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, vowed to stay in the race after a CNN report said he made dozens of lewd and inflammatory comments on a pornography website message board more than 10 years ago. Meanwhile, Democrats are planning new ads linking Robinson to Trump.
Hometown Summit: President Joe Biden plans to host members of the “Quad” — an alliance formed by Biden and the prime ministers of Australia, India and Japan — at his Delaware mansion this weekend.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani became the first MLB player to join the 50-50 club after hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases this season.
Initial DNA testing of the remains of Kentucky highway suspect Joseph Couch was inconclusive, state officials said.
Pertussis cases are increasing, especially among unvaccinated teenagers. According to the CDC, 14,569 cases have been reported this year. Last year the total number was 3,475.
Country music star Zach Bryan deactivated his X account and apologized to Swiftes for drunkenly posting “Kanye > Taylor.”
A Michigan sheriff’s deputy jumped into a moving car to save the driver who was in medical trouble. Watch the video to see how the event unfolded.
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