Daily Archives: February 6, 2024

Health care or housing? More states are using Medicaid funds to help the homeless

The Medicaid program is intended to offer government assistance with medical expenses for those with low incomes. Yet in at least 20 states, some of those funds are being allocated to social services — including housing support for the homeless. READ MORE

Idaho’s overall rent prices have dropped for 2024, but it’s not what it seems

Believe it or not, Idaho’s year-over-year rent prices have actually decreased nearly six percent from 2023 to 2024, but that number may be a bit misleading. READ MORE

Ada Co. turns down proposal to buy apartments for affordable housing with federal funds

The Boise City Ada County Housing Authority hoped it could add to its portfolio of affordable housing options using federal funds, but the Ada County Commissioners decided on a different direction. READ MORE