Matt Silber takes center stage in this podcast, explaining the strange trajectory of a piece of Connecticut legislation, HB5002. Karen Christense jumps in with criticism of the messaging, and they discuss details of the CT bill, factions and debates around it, and make comparisons to other legislation in MA and NY as well as across the country. Matt’s written a lot about HB5022 for the CT Mirror:

“CT HB 5002 is a bitter pill, but good medicine” – June 5, 2025

“Parking minimums: A symbol of hubris and decline” - June 23, 2025

And after Governor Lamont's veto:

“HB 5002’s veto: CT’s act of self-sabotage” - June 24, 2025

SHOW NOTES

"H.B. No. 5002: An act concerning housing and the needs of homeless persons. “To lower housing costs, increase housing options and better support homeless persons.” C G A - Connecticut General Assembly"

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