Aug 11, 2022

As housing costs climb, legislation targets homelessness

"There's a variety of reasons why we shouldn't be criminalizing people who are experiencing homelessness, yet it seems to be persisting," says Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Mario Tama/Getty Images

More cities and states are making it illegal to sleep outside, and that worries housing advocates. Plus, tribal casinos rebound and wildfire mitigation businesses boom.

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What can the producer price index tell us about inflation?

by Lily Jamali

Aug 11, 2022

The PPI offers a glimpse into what you might be paying for goods and services in the very near future.

The producer price index declined by half a percentage point in July. That's consistent with other measures that suggest an easing of inflation pressures.

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As homelessness rises, some states make it illegal to sleep outside

by Samantha Fields

Aug 11, 2022

In Missouri, it’s now illegal. In Tennessee, it can be a felony. But criminalizing homelessness could make it harder for people to find homes.

Inflation and high rent prices in New York City are contributing the city's ongoing homelessness crisis.

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"This is your principal calling": Schools get creative to boost attendance

by Stephanie Hughes

Aug 11, 2022

Principals are calling, texting and throwing pizza parties in an effort to bring down chronic absenteeism that can affect funding.

In some places, average daily attendance determines how much money schools get from the state.

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The tribal gaming industry is bouncing back after pandemic closures

by Savannah Peters

Aug 11, 2022

Tribal casinos brought in a record $39 billion in 2021, a 40% increase from 2020. That will pay for government operations and social services in tribal communities.

Fresh demand for recreation and gaming, pent up during the pandemic, has helped casinos rebound.

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Cities like Detroit turn to new weapons detection tech to try to prevent gun violence

by Eli Newman

Aug 11, 2022

The city paid more than $1.3 million for a system it's using to screen people headed to popular gathering spots.

To promote safety, venues are increasingly using to technology that can detect weapons. Above, a fan goes through a security checkpoint before an NFL game in Cleveland.

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The business of "wildfire survival" is booming

by Kaleb Roedel

Aug 11, 2022

Tree trimming and brush clearing around a home can improve its chances of making it through a blaze — but those services can be costly.

Dustin Carlson, a foreman with Wilderness Forestry, uses a high-powered weed trimmer on brush in northwest Reno, Nevada.

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Music from the episode

Canyons Chris Pickering

Notion Tash Sultana

My Only Swerving El Ten Eleven

Pineapple Blue Lab Beats Feat. Moses Boyd & Nerija

Blue Clouds Modeselektor

Diving Woman Japanese Breakfast

Dreams The Cranberries

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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