Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin recently joked that he was 'ready to sign the merger agreement' with East Hartford. What if he were serious? ift.tt/2F6Eri9

The committee instead pushed forward a bill that would create a task force to study rent stabilization. ift.tt/HvqwmkV

Advocates worry the bill would allow towns to enact moratoriums without actually putting any new affordable units on the market. ift.tt/BmFK4y5

Debate grew heated during a hearing on a Connecticut bill offering towns access to public dollars if they zone for more residential density. ift.tt/VqWDSCQ

The approach aims to reach "functional zero" homelessness in CT. It's similar to an effort from a decade ago to end veteran homelessness. ift.tt/Gsp5To3

The Housing and Planning and Development committees voted on two major zoning reform bills. ift.tt/Olb6x0H

Members of the Municipal Accountability Review Board said West Haven's purchase of a car for the mayor flouted financial rules. ift.tt/1OmRc7Q

Some of the families featured in the CT Mirror's Notice to Quit series have found new housing. Here are some of their stories. ift.tt/fyjs7iu

Affordability requirements will expire on thousands of CT units, while others are likely to fall into disrepair and become unsafe. ift.tt/jnSelXW

Foreclosure filings in CT are up compared to last year, although completed foreclosures are still down from pre-pandemic levels. ift.tt/NxnGkBA

The early budget proposals show $600 million in bonding for housing as well as other investments in affordable housing. ift.tt/dUYi3Hp

The fair share bill has met fierce opposition in CT this session, but lawmakers say they're working toward a compromise. ift.tt/7hna9qe

Comptroller Sean Scanlon's plan drew praise from legislative leaders and Gov. Ned Lamont. The municipal pension fund is used by 107 CT towns. ift.tt/TJhZ4ct

The governor on Monday talked to Connecticut real estate agents about the state's housing needs and agents' role in marketing the state. ift.tt/5mFYb9W

Two proposals are on the table: transit-oriented development and fair share. Gov. Ned Lamont has expressed support for the CT transit bill. ift.tt/eykONfW