Scott Wiener

California State Senator

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Member of San Francisco Board of Supervisors for the 8th District (Castro, Noe Valley and the Mission), where he serves as the Chair of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

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A controversial bill that would force cities throughout California to build denser housing hit a wall last week.

From the Bay to LA, conflicting views on how to fix California’s housing crisis

A controversial bill that would force cities throughout California to build denser housing hit a wall last week.

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California faces a housing crisis. So a bill in the state legislature aims to get lots of housing built -- by overriding local zoning control.

What the housing density bill might do to historic neighborhoods

California faces a housing crisis. So a bill in the state legislature aims to get lots of housing built -- by overriding local zoning control.

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A bill expected to go before the governor has to do with net neutrality. Those are rules that make it illegal for internet providers to favor particular content.

California is on the verge of enacting landmark legislation to require net neutrality

A bill expected to go before the governor has to do with net neutrality. Those are rules that make it illegal for internet providers to favor particular content.

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