Senator Angus King (I – ME) described housing affordability as a “national crisis that’s really impinging the rebuilding of the economy.” He also described himself as a “YIMBY,” or a proponent of “yes in my backyard” and pointed to a recently enacted Maine law, which allows the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). As Maine’s population grows, many businesses in the state are having a hard time finding and keeping employees who can afford to live there. “We’ve got companies in Maine that recruit people, they come, and they can’t find a place to live. This is true all over the country,” King said. Read the full Insider article here.