California is finally getting a housing agency. Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed that the state split the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into two separate agencies, in order to create one that focuses on housing. CalMatters' Ben Christopher says housing and homelessness are some of the most vexing issues in the state and this move creates a cabinet level agency to address it.

<p>California is finally getting a housing agency.&nbsp;Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed that the state split the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into two separate agencies, in order to create one that focuses on housing. CalMatters' Ben Christopher says housing and homelessness are some of the most vexing issues in the state and this move creates a cabinet level agency to address it.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>