Alaska coalition tells Senate committee 'Housing is health care,' urges data sharing and stable funding Owen Brooks of the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness told the Senate Health committee that poor housing quality and homelessness produce dramatically worse health outcomes and urged better HMIS interoperability, Medicaid enrollment data sharing, and sustained state funding for homeless assistance programs.

Housing conditions in Alaska are directly linked to alarming health outcomes, with those experiencing homelessness facing a life expectancy nearly three decades shorter than the general population.

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Presenter urges regional plan for dementia‑skilled nursing care for unhoused older adults A community presenter urged Clallam and Jefferson counties to form a regional committee and work plan to address dementia‑skilled nursing needs among older adults experiencing homelessness, citing local counts and placement shortfalls.

A crucial plea has been made for a regional response to tackle the urgent dementia care needs of older adults experiencing homelessness, highlighting alarming statistics that can no longer be ignored.

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Clackamas County outlines mounting shortfalls in housing and homelessness funding County staff told commissioners that federal and state reductions and rising costs are creating structural gaps: HUD flat funding has produced a roughly $1 million shortfall for the voucher program, the Emergency Housing Voucher program is ending early (39 households, ~$500,000), state SHS funding declines reduce eviction prevention and rapid rehousing, and inflow to the homelessness system averages 582 people per month with only 332 exiting, leaving a monthly delta of ~250.

Clackamas County is facing a $1 million shortfall in housing support as rising costs collide with flat federal funding, leaving vulnerable families at risk.

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Mayor says city requested about $11 million for infrastructure, updates homeless response and park lighting plans Mayor Josh Gates told the council Jasper submitted a multi-office appropriations request of roughly $11,000,400 for strategic infrastructure, said the homeless-response steering committee led by Director Collins is enrolled in HMIS and ahead of schedule, and noted Alabama Power won the bid for Valley Park lighting.

Mayor Josh Gates announces a bold $11 million request for infrastructure improvements while tackling homelessness and enhancing local parks—exciting changes are on the horizon for Jasper!

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Residents and service providers press Tompkins County for better CodeBlue oversight and shelter follow‑up Multiple public speakers told the legislature about deteriorating conditions in contracted CodeBlue hotels, hazardous encampments, and maintenance and safety problems at supportive‑housing sites; outreach providers asked for stronger DSS oversight, grievance procedures and trauma‑informed training.

Residents are demanding urgent action from Tompkins County leaders as shocking conditions in shelters and hazardous encampments threaten the safety and dignity of the homeless community.

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Regional Housing Council warns of service gaps as state trims encampment‑response funding Staff and providers told the Regional Housing Council that state cuts to the Encampment Resolution Program have produced immediate operating shortfalls for emergency shelters and tiny‑home operations, and jurisdictions agreed to gather more data for an expected March decision on short‑term support.

The Regional Housing Council is sounding the alarm on a looming crisis as funding cuts threaten essential homeless services, risking the closure of vital shelters like Queen Street Village.

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DeKalb housing investment: officials outline bond plan that depends on half‑mill vote County housing staff described a program that would begin with a $12M–$15M annual allocation and use bond proceeds (administration projected ~ $155M) to leverage additional funds for production and preservation; commissioners sought governance, transit integration and debt‑service details and were told the proposal depends on a separate millage vote in July.

DeKalb County is launching a bold multi-year strategy to tackle housing affordability and homelessness, potentially unlocking $155 million in funding—will a crucial millage vote determine its fate?

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After two cold-related deaths, Macon‑Bibb officials opened Brookdale warming center An official who identified themself as mayor of Macon‑Bibb County described how two cold-related deaths in December 2020 prompted the community to convert the old Brookdale Elementary into the Brookdale Warming Center and later the Brookdale Resource Center; volunteers, firefighters and county officials aided the effort.

The tragic deaths of two men from exposure sparked a powerful community response in Macon-Bibb County, leading to the creation of a crucial warming center that has since transformed lives.

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North Bend police report hires, new ALPR cameras and grants in 2025 update The police department summarized 2025 staffing gains, ongoing recruit training, installation of four fixed ALPR cameras pending a state policy, several state and federal grants including a $125,000 COPS hiring award, and calls‑for‑service and homelessness response figures.

North Bend police are ramping up efforts with new hires, cutting-edge ALPR technology, and substantial grant funding to enhance community safety and tackle homelessness.

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Commissioners debate timing and language of regional "Treatment First" MOU A commissioner asked that a regional Treatment First MOU be placed on next week's consent agenda; other commissioners urged broader stakeholder review, raised concerns about specific language (the use of 'foundation' in objectives), and noted potential legal and coordination issues with concurrent task-force work and pending litigation related to federal policy.

Spokane County commissioners are at a crossroads over a regional "Treatment First" MOU, with tensions rising around its language and potential legal implications.

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Santa Fe officials highlight CodeBlue response, warn city shelter capacity falls short City emergency management and youth and family services briefed the Quality of Life Committee on CodeBlue operations, real-time bed tracking and outreach; officials said CodeBlue prevents cold-weather injuries but does not close a year-round shortfall — Santa Fe has about 280 shelter beds vs. 546 people on the by-name list.

Santa Fe's CodeBlue program is a lifeline for the most vulnerable during harsh winters, but it reveals a critical gap in year-round shelter capacity that demands urgent attention.

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Housing authority outlines $48M housing package, adds $1M for homelessness response and a permitting‑streamline plan Delaware State Housing Authority Director Matthew Heckles described a multi‑pronged FY27 housing request—maintenance of HDF funding, $6M SRAP, a new $1M homeless response line, a housing‑supply permitting overhaul with vendor Infila, and a downtown small‑business lending pilot—urging continued or increased funding to close growing gaps in affordable housing production.

Delaware's Housing Authority is pushing for a robust $48M package to tackle affordable housing and homelessness, including a new $1M initiative for low-barrier shelters!

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Broward County outlines shelter surge, funding and new partnerships after cold-weather response County staff told commissioners that temporary cold‑weather operations added roughly 192 people to existing shelter capacity, detailed $46 million in homelessness funding, and flagged plans for a deeper workshop to review policies and metrics.

Broward County stepped up its fight against homelessness, sheltering an additional 192 people during a recent cold snap and unveiling a $46 million funding plan for ongoing support.

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Tucson council declares housing and homelessness emergency to speed permitting and create shelter options The City Council unanimously adopted an emergency declaration to expedite land‑use and permitting barriers for shelter, safe‑sleeping, safe‑parking and small/micro‑home projects; the declaration directs staff to streamline approvals and coordinate with nonprofits and faith groups.

Tucson's city council just declared a housing and homelessness emergency to fast-track shelter solutions—could this be the game changer our community desperately needs?

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Agency of Human Services presents $3.75 billion budget, proposes program cuts and shelter investments Secretary Jenny Samuelson told the House committee that the Agency of Human Services’ proposed $3.75 billion budget includes an $86.1 million (6.1%) increase to maintain current services, about $9.9 million in program reductions across roughly 38 programs, and investments to expand shelter capacity and support Medicaid priorities.

Vermont's Agency of Human Services is proposing a $3.75 billion budget that includes an $86.1 million increase, but significant program cuts and changes are on the horizon.

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Clackamas County gets $10 million from governor for recovery campus; board approves thank-you letter Governor Kotek awarded $10,000,000 to Clackamas County for its recovery campus; the Board of County Commissioners approved a draft thank-you letter and asked staff to engage neighborhood concerns as the project moves forward.

Clackamas County just secured a massive $10 million from Governor Kotek to tackle unsheltered homelessness, and the Board is already thanking her for the support!

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Council hears cold‑weather shelter upgrades, pilot initiatives and housing RFP; staff report December data Director Calvin described upgrades to the cold‑weather shelter and onsite medical/behavioral triage; staff reported 4,318 people experienced homelessness in December and 1,793 people were housed over the past 12 months. Casey Ensign announced an RFP to develop a permanent supportive housing strategic plan.

Director Calvin reveals transformative upgrades to Nashville's cold-weather shelter while tackling homelessness with innovative pilot programs.

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County outlines homelessness response, lists shelter capacity and housing pipeline Clatsop County staff told the board the county coordinates a fragile, state- and federally funded homelessness system with 202 emergency shelter beds, dozens of new affordable/supportive units already leased or under construction, and roughly 204+ units in the affordable pipeline; staff warned funding cuts could threaten services.

Clatsop County is on the brink of a housing breakthrough with over 200 new shelter beds and affordable units in the pipeline, but looming funding cuts threaten to derail progress.

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NextGen board signs up for Littleton Boulevard stakeholder group, outlines priorities on homelessness and waste Board members agreed to provide representation on the Littleton Boulevard subarea stakeholder group, flagged homelessness responses and waste collection policy as priority topics, and asked staff for subject-matter briefings ahead of further discussion and potential letters to council.

The Next Generation Advisory Board is stepping up to tackle critical issues in Littleton, focusing on homelessness, waste collection, and more!

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Sheriff's office gets nearly $1.9M in transfers for CalAIM implementation; smaller wellness grants recognized The board approved transfers totaling $1,918,010 to support CalAIM implementation in county jails and recognized $76,598 in unanticipated revenue for first-responder wellness and a software tool for homeless response. Undersheriff Brian Estibs outlined how funds will reimburse salaries, create an expenditure account, and support wellness and operational improvements.

Madera County's Board of Supervisors just approved nearly $1.9 million in funding to enhance jail wellness programs and boost community support efforts!

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Cheshire council reviews and trims town manager’s 2026 goals, highlights eight council priorities Councilors reviewed the town manager’s 2026 goals, suggested narrowing 33 objectives to a top set, and identified eight council-level priorities including West Main Street, open space, North End planning, homelessness response, and charter revision.

Cheshire Town Council is streamlining the town manager's 2026 goals to ensure focused progress on key priorities, including the revitalization of West Main Street and arts initiatives!

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Harford Community Action Agency tells council freezing-weather plan pivot cut motel access and left families without shelter options Harford Community Action Agency officials told the council that a budgetary and operational pivot removed motel vouchers and moved emergency sheltering to a congregate senior-center site that serves about 30 single adults, leaving families with children largely without temporary motel placements; agency representatives urged increased bed capacity and funding.

Harford Community Action Agency reveals a drastic change in their freezing-weather plan, leaving families without shelter options as motel vouchers are cut and capacity dwindles.

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Multnomah County adopts 2026 state legislative agenda focused on protecting safety-net funding and immigrant protections Board approved a multi-priority 2026 state legislative agenda emphasizing protection of homelessness response and behavioral health funding, defense of local authority, economic development and increased immigrant/refugee protections as the state prepares for a short session with tight revenues.

Multnomah County is gearing up for a critical legislative session, prioritizing essential funding for homelessness and immigrant protections amid looming budget cuts.

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Washington code advisory group narrows scope for temporary emergency shelters, adopts California appendix as working base The Washington Building Code Council IBC Technical Advisory Group on Dec. 18 focused on defining temporary emergency shelters (hard‑sided cabins/panelized 'pallet' shelters vs. encampments), debated temperature and structural performance thresholds, and voted to use the California appendix as the working base document while preserving local edits.

The Washington Building Code Council is redefining the future of temporary emergency shelters by focusing on innovative solutions like panelized sleeping cabins.

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Multnomah County adopts updated homelessness action plan and 12 KPIs; board sets June 2026 baseline The board amended the intergovernmental agreement with Portland to adopt HRAP 2, add 90 new action items and replace Exhibit 1 with 12 KPIs; commissioners clarified that preliminary KPI reporting will arrive in May 2026 and that the official baseline for goal-setting will be June 2026.

Multnomah County is taking bold steps to combat homelessness with a revamped action plan featuring 90 new initiatives and 12 key performance indicators aimed at driving real change.

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Palm Beach County highlights hunger and homelessness response as SNAP benefits face temporary pause County leaders proclaimed National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and described county resources and partnerships to help residents affected by a temporary pause in SNAP benefits; officials pointed to an interactive food-finder (unitedwaypbc.com/hunger) and county distribution plans.

Palm Beach County is taking a stand against hunger and homelessness as it declares National Awareness Week, highlighting urgent resources amidst SNAP benefit delays.

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Operators, clinicians and advocates press Dane County to fund Bartillon Drive men’s shelter and winter overflow Shelter operators and health clinicians told supervisors the county will open a purpose‑built men's shelter with roughly 250 beds but already faces nightly demand above that level; they urged funding to cover operations and a winter overflow program to prevent people from freezing and to preserve medical continuity of care.

Dane County's new men's shelter is set to open, but with demand skyrocketing, advocates warn that without additional funding, many will remain out in the cold.

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Sacramento electeds and city/county staff meet to align on homelessness response amid looming funding risks County and city leaders gathered for a countywide summit on homelessness to share recent program results, surface gaps in behavioral‑health and housing capacity, and discuss new regional coordination. Presentations highlighted local innovations in outreach, non‑congregate shelter and navigation, but speakers and providers warned that federal and ­1

Sacramento leaders are uniting to tackle homelessness with innovative solutions, but looming funding cuts could jeopardize progress.

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