Indiana has a deficit of nearly 140,000 鈥� one of the worst rates in the Midwest.
The state鈥檚 candidates for governor were asked how to address that problem at a recent forum held by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute.
Democrat Jennifer McCormick said Indiana must ensure it鈥檚 incentivizing actual affordable housing. And she noted Indiana has some of the in the country.
鈥淲hat can we do from the state lens to work with our local leaders to make sure our renters are protected?鈥� McCormick said.
Republican Mike Braun said he would ensure unnecessarily adding to housing costs. But he said government alone can鈥檛 solve the problem.
鈥淏usinesses who benefit from the workforce are going to have to be part of the equation,鈥� Braun said.
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Libertarian Donald Rainwater said the state can鈥檛 address affordable housing without reducing property tax bills.
鈥淩eal estate investors are not going to pay rising property taxes without passing that cost on to their renter,鈥� Rainwater said.
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