Trump recently signed an executive order that requires federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to stop using “disparate impact” data to identify discriminatory policies and practices that disproportionately harm certain groups. READ MORE
BOISE, Idaho — Tuesday saw several protesters gather on the steps of Boise City Hall, taking part in the “Housing Not Handcuffs” movement, which demands housing and health care over criminal charges for those experiencing homelessness. Watch Idaho News 6 video
WASHINGTON — The White House is considering deep cuts to federal housing programs, including a sweeping overhaul of aid to low-income families, in a reconfiguration that could jeopardize millions of Americans’ continued access to rental assistance funds. READ MORE
Why is living at the mall becoming a reality? Several key factors are driving this evolution. READ MORE
Homelessness on the rise in America WATCH INTERVIEW
Governor Little has signed SB 1141, known as the Galloway law, into effect on Tuesday, sparking concerns among city officials in Boise. READ MORE
…”Any additional year in extended foster care provides evidence for less homelessness, less food insecurity, more money in a bank account, higher percentages of educational growth,” said a department representative. READ MORE
President Trump is vowing a new approach to getting homeless people off the streets by forcibly moving those living outside into large camps while mandating mental health and addiction treatment — an aggressive departure from the nation’s leading homelessness policy, which for decades has prioritized housing as the most effective way to combat the crisis.…
Lawmakers are looking for your feedback on developing affordable housing in the Treasure Valley. READ MORE (and find a link to Sen. Crapo’s survey)
Education Shouldn’t Depend on Housing. Idaho’s Program Sets a New Standard for Equity in Higher Ed. READ MORE