Tag: rent control
Commentary: Twin Cities voters flunk Econ 101 by passing rent control
(Foundation for Economic Education) — Minnesota's two largest cities — Minneapolis and St. Paul — both approved rent control ordinances at the ballot box...
Developers pause, pull out after St. Paul passes rent control
(The Center Square) — Earlier this month, St. Paul voters chose 53%-47% to impose a 3% cap on rent increases per year. Despite the...
Report: Rent control may exacerbate housing issues in Twin Cities
A new report shows that rent control, if implemented in the Twin Cities following next week's election, could exacerbate chronic housing issues in Minneapolis...
Ilhan Omar reintroduces legislation to cancel rent, mortgage payments
(American Greatness) — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar reintroduced a bill that would guarantee full payment forgiveness on nationwide rent and home mortgage payments throughout...
Rent control is making a comeback in U.S. cities — even...
(Foundation for Economic Education) — Theresa Dolata’s voice broke when she urged Minneapolis city leaders to support amendments that would give council members the...