Homeless Crisis

Portland 2 days ago

Portland pushes back on progressive policies by resetting new city council

Portland will be expanding the number of city council members and weakening the mayor’s power to push back on progressive policies ahead of the November election.

Homeless Crisis 3 days ago

Blue cities plagued by homeless encampments face threat as woman’s body found in suitcase

After the remains of Shannon Reeder, 37, were found stuffed into a suitcase in a Seattle homeless encampment, experts say encampments nationwide need more government oversight.

Homeless Crisis 5 days ago

Florida sheriff issues warning for authorities enforcing homeless crackdown

Sheriff says a new Florida law prohibiting the homeless from sleeping outside will increase the quality of life for regular people by clearing sidewalks and public places.

VIDEO October 4

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd weighs in on new Florida homeless law

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives his thoughts on a new Florida law prohibiting homeless people from sleeping outside.

Florida October 2

Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor spaces takes effect

A new Florida law prohibiting homeless people from sleeping outside went into effect on Tuesday, as Gov DeSantis calls the law "absolutely the right balance to strike."

POLITICS September 26

Newsom vetoes bipartisan accountability legislation aimed at state spending on homelessness crisis

Gov. Newsom rejected a bill that would have required annual reporting of state-funded homeless programs, saying in his veto message several similar bills were already in the pipeline.

Homeless Crisis September 23

Blue state county bucks trend on handouts – and homeless population craters

Colorado's Douglas County put up signs telling residents that "Handouts Don't Help" at intersections and street corners. Now, the homeless living on the streets have virtually disappeared.

California September 12

Winery, brewery, bagel shop team up to call out Berkeley's permissiveness of homeless encampments

Several Berkeley, California, businesses filed a lawsuit this week against the city for failing to remove homeless encampments, which have become a nuisance.

Culture September 8

Seattle volunteer groups make dangerous discovery during homeless encampment cleanup: 'Ticking timebomb'

Volunteer groups unearthed nearly 80 propane tanks during a Seattle homeless encampment cleanup, with 20 said to still contain highly flammable propane.

Seattle September 5

Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle

Danny, a homeless man living on the streets of Seattle, built a replica White House encampment for shelter and dismissed the city's homeless policies.