FROM NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION (NLIHC): The nation could default on its debt as soon as June 1 if congressional leaders and the White House do not reach an agreement to lift the debt ceiling. Despite the likely harm posed by a default, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and fellow House Republicans say they will…
Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would decriminalize homeless encampments in public places and allow homeless people to sue for $1,000 if harassed or told to leave. READ MORE
On a cold night in 2022, I met a woman settling into a tattered sleeping bag on the sidewalk. She was one of dozens of people living in a city park I and several aide workers visited for the annual count of our nation’s homeless population. READ MORE (Opinion piece in The Hill by Marcia…
The first major rewrite of Boise’s zoning code in 60 years is headed for City Council consideration after getting the thumbs up from Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night. READ MORE
The Boise City Council discussed possible tenant protections on Tuesday, although the council was divided on whether requiring relocation assistance for displaced residents was a good idea. READ MORE
“It hasn’t been an easy road to get here,” Councilmember Jimmy Hallyburton said at the groundbreaking. “Certainly one of the most debated issues that I’ve experienced on council.” READ ARTICLE
Advocates say more funding needed even as backlash against people facing homelessness grows in some states. READ MORE
The average full-time minimum wage worker can’t afford rent in ANY state in America. READ MORE
After Ada County Commissioners recently denied the city’s request to continue funding the hotel shelter, the city came up with a different solution. READ MORE
The city of Meridian has nearly $500,000 in federal funding to spend to support the city’s moderate- and low-income residents by providing transportation access, housing assistance and expanding the accessibility of public services. The city is seeking input from these residents, who make 80% or less than the area median income of $47,150 for a…