States seek to clear tent encampments, homeless claim Constitutional violation. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal filed by the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, regarding…
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Census Reports on Population Shifts
75,000 have moved away from California. The U.S. Census Bureau has issued its latest population estimates. According to the bureau’s numbers, Florida gained more than 365,000 and Texas…
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HUD Issues Report on Homelessness in 2023
Secretary Fudge commends government efforts as homeless numbers increase 12 percent. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report on homelessness for 2023. The department…
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HUD Releases Report on Homelessness
2022 numbers reach record levels as gains against homelessness made before the pandemic have reversed. The Department of Housing and Urban Development released a report that shows that…
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VA Extends COVID-Era Loan Forbearance Program
6,000 veterans were reportedly facing foreclosure due to the end of the pandemic program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the extension of the pandemic-era program…
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HUD and VA Award $16 Million for Permanent Veteran Housing
The department will distribute housing vouchers to homeless veterans. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced with the Department of Veterans Affairs that they have awarded…
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Most Populous States Submit Corrections to Census Bureau
Updates to 2020 census due to underreporting of college students, care facility residents, and more. The U.S. Census Bureau received updates to the 2020 census from California, Texas,…
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Federal Budget Passage Signals SNAP Program Changes
Federal farm legislation renews food subsidy reform debates. The recently passed federal budget expands work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government’s food security…
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White House Supports Initiative for Unhoused Homelessness
ALL INside to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 25 percent in two years. The White House recently announced the launch of a new initiative called ALL INside, an administration-wide…
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Over $450 Million in Grants and Vouchers to Address Homelessness
HUD secretary reports funding available to aid rural communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that sixty-two communities will receive $486 million in…
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