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Senate declines immediate $5 million refill for ‘housing champion’ grant fund; extension and lapse debated
Summary
Senators debated restoring and extending the housing champion designation and grant program. A $5 million per‑year replenishment request was removed from the committee’s active list after members expressed concern about new spending in a tight budget; the committee left other technical extensions in place.
Senators considered a request to appropriate $5 million per year in fiscal 2026 and 2027 to replenish the Housing Champion Designation and Grant Program Fund, which supporters said has helped municipalities implement housing and zoning changes.
Supporters argued the program is an “incredibly…
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