Rent Control Blocked by Religious Exemption

Massachusetts just shut down its biggest rent control ballot measure — and it’s not because the idea was bad, but because it included a religious exemption that the state constitution forbids on voter initiatives. The court’s ruling ends a costly, high-stakes housing debate, while Providence’s own rent cap effort stalled after the mayor vetoed it. Supporters aren’t giving up — they’re already eyeing a 2028 rematch, saying the fix is simple. With up to eight other major ballot questions still on the table for November, voters will have plenty to decide on — including taxes, guns, and zoning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc94de30075e439d