Stories Tagged as
Homelessness
Dramatic insurance spikes threaten to put homeless housing providers out of business
Nov 28, 2024
The rise in premiums has less to do with the threat of extreme weather and more to do with the very nature of the business: providing housing for people exiting homelessness.
California governor pushes for homeless crackdown in wake of Supreme Court decision
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 19, 2024
Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness says Gov. Gavin Newsom's policy of clearing encampments could make things worse.
SCOTUS weighs policy on policing homeless people amid a national housing shortage
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 22, 2024
The justices will debate if enforcing a public camping ban in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Eighth Amendment.
Why it's gotten more expensive to house people experiencing homelessness
by
Matt Levin
Apr 22, 2024
Higher interest rates and insurance costs make building low-income and supportive housing more costly — especially in California, home to 28% of the U.S. homeless population.
Safe parking programs are difficult to fund, but sorely needed
by
Nova Safo
Jan 25, 2024
Lawmakers will unveil bipartisan legislation on Thursday that would give federal dollars to overnight parking programs for people living in their vehicles.
Houston has bucked the trend in homelessness. Can it afford to keep it up?
Jan 8, 2024
The city has been lauded for getting people into homes. But higher housing costs and expiring funding may put programs in jeopardy.
What we can learn from U.S. cities where homelessness is trending downward
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 6, 2023
Towns making progress, an overwhelmed system, affordable housing — here’s what to expect ahead of new federal data on homelessness.
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What should Ireland do with its budget surplus?
by
Leanna Byrne
Oct 9, 2023
Ireland has a budget surplus of $10.9 billion, which has been driven by soaring corporate tax revenue from tech and pharmaceutical companies.
San Francisco's mayor challenges the public perception of her city
Jul 18, 2023
San Francisco's empty office buildings and fleeing retailers have been in the news. London Breed challenges that narrative.
The economics of homelessness
Jun 2, 2023
In this Marketplace special, we’re taking a look at how the debt ceiling drama further restricts us from addressing big issues like homelessness.