Americorps cuts impact Treasure Valley’s Jesse Tree
BOISE, Idaho — Federal budget cuts are taking a toll on one of the Treasure Valley’s key housing assistance organizations. READ / WATCH
Trump budget would slash rental aid by 40% — and let states fill the gap if they want
President Trump has repeatedly promised to “make America affordable again.” But for those Americans most in need, his administration’s latest budget plan would dramatically shrink the federal rental aid that helps keep millions of people housed. READ MORE
A DOGE staffer who hasn’t even graduated college yet is using AI to rewrite an entire agency’s rules and regulations
DOGE, run by the world’s richest person Elon Musk , has caused a whirlwind of chaos in President Donald Trump ’s first 100 days in office by making swift and sweeping changes to the federal government: dismantling agencies, executing mass firings, and slashing government contracts. Now, DOGE is installing a college junior at the Department…
States Crack Down on Shelter Rules, Restrict Hotel Use for Unhoused People
Lawmakers in several states are moving to tighten restrictions on how homeless service providers operate—limiting access to shelter beds, restricting the use of hotel rooms, and tying funding to abstinence-based policies. READ MORE
Op-Ed: Trump Order Makes Housing Discrimination Easier By Eliminating ‘Disparate Impact’ Data
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
‘Housing Not Handcuffs’; Rally at Boise City Hall advocating for resources and support for the homeless
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
White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor
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 Are Malls Turning Into Small Apartment Living?
Why is living at the mall becoming a reality? Several key factors are driving this evolution. READ MORE
CBS The Interview: Affordability Crisis
Homelessness on the rise in America WATCH INTERVIEW
Boise Mayor vows compliance with new homelessness law while seeking long-term solutions
Governor Little has signed SB 1141, known as the Galloway law, into effect on Tuesday, sparking concerns among city officials in Boise. READ MORE