Study highlights hidden link between gambling and domestic abuse - Durham University

Harmful gambling can worsen domestic abuse. New research from Dr Mercy Denedo in our Business School highlights the impact on women and housing security.

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Committee backs doubling state match for Napa County farmworker housing centers through 2036 AB 18 90 would increase California's annual matching support for Napa County farmworker housing centers from $250,000 to $500,000 through 2036. County officials and nonprofit partners told the committee the centers provide housing and wraparound services and face rising operating costs exceeding $2.2 million annually.

A crucial bill to double state funding for Napa County's farmworker housing centers is gaining momentum, promising to sustain essential services for those who feed us.

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DHS outlines homelessness and housing bill to widen eligibility and increase transparency for housing support The Department of Human Services told the committee HF4549 would make technical corrections (PATH), expand eligibility for housing with support to include those with substance use disorder lacking a co-occurring mental illness, require agencies to post emergency general assistance policies, and increase reporting on housing support agreements to bolster transparency and program integrity.

Minnesota's new housing bill aims to expand eligibility for critical support services and enhance transparency, but will it truly address the needs of our vulnerable populations?

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Committee hears informational DHS policy packages on licensing, program integrity, behavioral health and housing Department of Human Services and Department of Health officials presented a set of informational policy bills covering DHS OIG changes (background‑study updates, licensing fixes, program‑integrity authority), MinnesotaCare/provider enrollment technical fixes, behavioral‑health statutory cleanups, and housing/homelessness technical updates.

Major policy changes are on the table that could reshape Minnesota's healthcare, housing, and behavioral health systems—are you ready to find out what’s in store?

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Committee hears wide‑ranging teacher recruitment and retention bill; work draft adopted, further review planned At its first hearing the House Education Committee adopted a work draft of HB 231, a broad teacher recruitment and retention package that includes exit interviews, educator housing grants, retirement plan options, recruitment bonuses ($5,000–$15,000) and broadband funding alignment; the committee will return for detailed review.

A groundbreaking bill aimed at tackling teacher shortages in rural Alaska has been introduced, featuring innovative solutions like recruitment bonuses and housing grants.

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Bright neon green mutual aid poster with pink and black text reading: “30 Minutes Mutual Aid Request.” It states a goal of $300 by 11 AM today with $0 raised so far. The message explains that two hotel rooms are needed for one night for a household that has already endured significant hardship. It also says the person is still sick and does not have their antibiotics, and they have a fair hearing in two weeks they need to be well and housed enough to attend. The bottom asks people to give or share immediately and lists CashApp: $StoryleGaie.

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⚠️ URGENT: $300 NEEDED IN 30 MINUTES ⚠️

Disabled multigenerational family of 6 trying to stay housed.

We need $300 to keep two rooms for one night.

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Henderson council backs SHARP supportive-housing grant application, clears sites for duplex units Council approved Resolution 23-24 to assist the Vance County Housing Authority in preparing a SHARP grant application that could bring up to $4.2 million to build at least 10 duplex units for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; city staff confirmed the city retains land control if the grant is not awarded.

Henderson City Council has taken a crucial step towards combating homelessness by backing a grant that could fund 10 new supportive housing units!

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Ithaca orders immediate vacate for 181 units at Asteri tower after fire-safety review Mayor announced an immediate notice to vacate all 181 residential units at the Asteri tower after an emergency fire-safety review; city officials said they are coordinating with state and county partners to support displaced residents and will hold property management accountable.

Ithaca's mayor has ordered an immediate evacuation of all 181 units in the Asteri residential tower following alarming safety concerns.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #IthacaResidents #EmergencySafety #CommunityAccountability

Law enforcement and nonprofits pitch Bridge House model, seek opioid settlement funding Sheriff's representatives and Davidson Medical Ministries proposed a short‑term Bridge House to provide housing and wraparound services to post‑overdose and justice‑involved adults, seeking opioid settlement funds for a 3‑year pilot with a first‑year request of about $1.27 million and recurring annual costs near $725,000.

A groundbreaking initiative in Davidson County aims to use opioid settlement funds to create a Bridge House, offering vital housing and support services for those battling addiction before they face incarceration.

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Human Services committee tells Appropriations: prioritize food, shelter and safety; restores targeted programs The House Human Services Committee told Appropriations on Feb. 26 that its budget letter prioritizes 'food, shelter and safety,' declines COLAs for community providers because offsets aren’t available, and recommends restorations and targeted funding for child care, supervised visitation, peer homelessness services and Meals on Wheels.

The House Human Services Committee is prioritizing food, shelter, and safety in its budget recommendations, but tough decisions mean no cost-of-living adjustments for community providers this year.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #FoodSecurity #VermontHumanServices

Committee hears bill to expand allowable uses of local affordable-housing tax revenues Senate Bill 6027 would expand permissible uses of certain local sales-and-use tax revenue and state-shared local tax funds to include rehabilitation, operations and maintenance of existing affordable housing, rental assistance in specified counties, and broader grant-eligible expenses; housing providers and local officials endorsed the bill citing federal funding uncertainty.

A groundbreaking bill is set to reshape affordable housing in Washington by expanding funding uses to include vital rehabilitation and rental assistance—could this be the solution to our housing crisis?

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#WA #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #HousingSupport #LocalTaxReform

Phoenix projects $62 million surplus but staff urges $75 million set‑aside amid legislative risks City budget staff told the council a preliminary FY2026‑27 general fund forecast shows a $62 million remaining surplus after a recommended $75 million structural set‑aside and flagged several state bills that could significantly reduce city revenue.

Phoenix has projected a $62 million surplus for the upcoming fiscal year, but budget staff warn of potential risks that could drastically alter that figure.

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#PhoenixMaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #CommunityInvestment #HousingSupport #FiscalTransparency #PhoenixBudget

Pharr Commission approves consent agenda, advances water conservation ordinance on first reading and authorizes several resolutions and purchases The Pharr City Commission approved its consent agenda, took the first reading of an ordinance amending the water conservation and drought contingency plan, approved resolutions including Operation Stone Garden grant submission and support for Meadow Heights LP's 9% housing tax credit application, authorized purchases totaling roughly $428,199 and an agreement allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection access to city property; Item 9b was tabled for clarification.

The Pharr City Commission made significant strides this week by approving a new water conservation ordinance and authorizing nearly half a million dollars in equipment and grant applications.

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#PharrHidalgoCounty #TX #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport

Senate adopts H.790 conference report with six targeted budget tweaks, including Meals on Wheels increase The Vermont Senate accepted the conference committee report on H.790 (fiscal 2026 budget adjustments), approving six limited amendments that shift modest sums (including a $25,000 net change for Meals on Wheels), add conditions for housing-authority allocations, and move reporting dates for certain programs.

The Vermont Senate just approved key budget adjustments, boosting Meals on Wheels funding and enhancing support for housing authorities—what does this mean for Vermonters?

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#VT #VermontBudget #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #FoodSecurity #FiscalTransparency

Appropriations Committee reserves five bills for public hearings, advances 12 raise-bill concepts The Appropriations Committee voted by voice to reserve five bills for subject-matter public hearings, including proposals for school-based mental health funding and a $1.5 million emergency housing appropriation, and to advance 12 raise-bill concepts for study; votes were left open for attendance until 1:00 p.m.

The Appropriations Committee is pushing forward vital bills aimed at enhancing mental health services in schools and providing emergency housing funding, all while advancing a dozen new legislative concepts.

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#CT #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #YouthEmployment

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Project Homeless Connect shows continued housing need in Kenai; 80% of attendees said they would use a cold‑weather shelter Lee Shore Center Director Sherry Smith reported 111 participants (241 household members) at the Jan. 27 Project Homeless Connect; attendees cited food, employment and shelter needs and 80% said they would use a cold‑weather shelter if one were available in the community.

Over 80% of attendees at the recent Project Homeless Connect in Kenai expressed a desperate need for cold-weather shelter, highlighting a critical gap in community support.

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#KenaiKenaiPeninsulaBorough #AK #KenaiHomelessness #CitizenPortal #WinterShelters #HousingSupport

Veterans groups push for stronger housing, mental‑health and transportation supports for New Jersey veterans Women veterans, the VFW and Disabled American Veterans told the Assembly committee that gaps in housing for women with children, limited mental‑health program access, and patchy transportation to VA care are causing unmet needs and urged funding, oversight and expanded eligibility.

New Jersey veterans, especially women, are facing a crisis of housing, healthcare, and transportation that could have dire consequences for their well-being.

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#NJ #CitizenPortal #TransportationIssues #HousingSupport #NewJerseyVeterans #MentalHealthAccess

Paso Robles approves $111,000 midyear payment to ECHO amid mixed public testimony After receiving El Camino Homeless Organization’s midyear report, the council unanimously authorized a $111,000 scheduled payment. Public comment included both praise for ECHO’s shelter and meal programs and sharp criticism from advocates questioning data and service reach; ECHO and staff responded with program details and oversight mechanisms.

Paso Robles City Council has approved a $111,000 payment to support ECHO's vital homeless services, but community voices raise questions about transparency and data accuracy.

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Arlington officials and civic leaders warn of federal funding shifts but say key housing vouchers were spared Civic Federation members and Arlington County Board members discussed recent appropriations and local exposure to federal cuts, noting HUD Section 8 funding was preserved in the latest package but warning of SNAP administrative cost-shifts, Medicaid verification changes and uncertainty over regional anti‑terrorism (UASI) funding.

Arlington County leaders are sounding the alarm over shifting federal funds, highlighting both the preservation of key housing vouchers and looming challenges in local service funding.

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#ArlingtonCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #FederalFunding #HousingSupport #CommunityResilience

Community action agencies seek $5.9M for homelessness prevention and housing vouchers Capstone Community Action and VCAP coalition asked the committee to fund case management ($500,000), permanent housing navigators ($1,000,000), concrete supports ($1,250,000), a home voucher program ($1,500,000) and a community resource center ($650,000) to prevent homelessness and sustain low-barrier supports.

Vermont's fight against homelessness hinges on a $5.9 million funding request that could transform lives and secure housing for families in need.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #HomelessnessPrevention #VermontCommunity #CommunityResources

Board approves $1 million eviction-prevention fund, names Regional Homeless Coalition administrator The board approved a resolution authorizing a contract with the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition to administer a $1,000,000 eviction-prevention fund set aside by City Council; staff said the coalition will collect applications, disperse funds and report metrics, and the board requested a six-month update.

Chattanooga is taking a bold step to combat homelessness with a newly approved $1 million eviction-prevention fund aimed at keeping families in their homes.

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#ChattanoogaCityHamiltonCounty #TN #ChattanoogaHomelessness #CommunityAssistance #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport

Council approves $4.03M LIHEAP emergency allocation; staff warned of tight distribution deadline Council declared an emergency and authorized acceptance of a $4,025,339 LIHEAP grant for FFY2026 after hearing that funds arrived late and must be spent for heating aid by March 31. Office of Social Services said applications and outreach are ready but warned of a compressed processing window.

The Metropolitan Council has approved a $4 million emergency grant to provide urgent heating assistance, but time is running out to apply!

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Committee tables $7 million military transitional housing grant program for further vetting HB2608 would create a Military Transitional Housing Grant Program under the Arizona Department of Housing with a $7 million FY2027 appropriation; the sponsor requested and the committee carried a motion to lay the bill on the table for further work with the veterans caucus.

Arizona is one step closer to supporting veterans with a proposed $7 million housing grant program, but concerns over its vetting process have put the bill on hold.

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #ArizonaVeterans #HousingSupport #LegislativeReview #VeteranIntegration

Vermont farmers tell Senate ag panel VHCB funding keeps family farms and conserved land in production Farmers, land‑trust leaders and housing advocates told the Senate Agriculture Committee that the governor’s proposed $37.6 million for the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board is essential to conserve working farmland, keep small farms viable and enable intergenerational transfers.

Vermont farmers are rallying for $37.6 million in funding to protect their land and ensure the future of family farms—will the Senate answer their call?

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#VT #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #FoodSecurity #VermontFarms #AgriculturalConservation

Local service leaders tell council homelessness and overdose numbers are rising Service providers and residents told the council that C4 Impact is housing 32 people (21 adults, 11 children) and that Aiken County reported 250 overdoses and seven fatalities last month; speakers urged more housing and treatment options.

Aiken City is facing a growing crisis, with 250 overdoses last month and local leaders calling for urgent support for housing and treatment to combat this alarming trend.

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#AikenCityAikenCounty #SC #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #AddictionRecovery #AikenCity #CommunityOutreach

Board authorizes $100,000 increase to hotel contract for fire-displaced families after safety concerns raised After public testimony raising safety concerns about WoodSpring Suites, the board approved an amendment increasing the contract not to exceed $300,000 through 06/30/2026 to avoid displacing families while staff pursue alternatives and monitoring.

The Rialto Unified board has allocated an additional $100,000 to keep families displaced by a fire in a hotel, despite growing safety concerns about the facility.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #RialtoFamilies #HousingSupport #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing