In 2017, the state passed Senate Bill 2 — a bill made to alleviate the cost of shelter in California by providing an ongoing source of funds to build affordable housing we so desperately need. Since then, the state has collected more than $1.6 billion from fees on real estate transactions. Lookin’ pretty good, right?

Here's the catch: In the five years since SB 2 passed, the state has spent a fraction of the earnings.

This week, we discuss the bill, its promise and praise by San Diego state reps, and the impact seen so far.

Plus: What happened to the (California) theater? Pickeball wars. Politifest preview.

Peep our newsletters at vosd.org/newsletters

In 2017, the state passed Senate Bill 2 — a bill made to alleviate the cost of shelter in California by providing an ongoing source of funds to build affordable housing we so desperately need. Since then, the state has collected more than $1.6 billion from fees on real estate transactions. Lookin’ pretty good, right?
Here's the catch: In the five years since SB 2 passed, the state has spent a fraction of the earnings.
This week, we discuss the bill, its promise and praise by San Diego state reps, and the impact seen so far.
Plus: What happened to the (California) theater? Pickeball wars. Politifest preview.
Peep our newsletters at <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/newsletter-hub/">vosd.org/newsletters</a>

This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

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