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Tim Walz is a YIMBY. He's supported a ton of new housing that's kept rents down in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is VP Harris' vice presidential running mate.

Housing costs and affordability are top concerns for American voters this year .

Minnesota 's housing reforms have significantly boosted the housing supply and slowed rent growth.

Walz has also supported efforts to cut red tape around both housing and infrastructure construction.

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87

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formal

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English

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60

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short-lived

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