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Portland Bleeds $700M on Homelessness as Crisis Worsens

More than $700 million was spent last fiscal year to tackle homelessness in the Portland region, yet the crisis only deepened, according to a new report from the research group ECOnorthwest. Multnomah County, home to Portland, saw a staggering 26% increase in homelessness from January 2024 to early 2025 despite massive public and private investment.

Christian Coffee Shop Attacked for Serving the Homeless

A Denver coffee shop owner is facing organized protests from radical leftist groups after launching a Christian-based outreach to support the city’s homeless. Jamie Sanchez, owner of The Drip Café and founder of the ministry “Recycle God’s Love,” says his mission to serve the needy has drawn hostility solely because of his Christian faith.

California City Clamps Down on Homelessness

The San Jose City Council voted to make homeless people eligible for arrest if they refuse to take up offers for shelter.

Newsom Urges Local Leaders to Address Homeless Encampments

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has called for local leaders to crack down on homeless encampments in public places.

Los Angeles City Council Demands Analysis of Multi-Billion Dollar Homeless Spending 

The Los Angeles City Council has finally taken a long-overdue step toward transparency, voting 12-0 on Tuesday to demand a full analysis of the city’s multi-billion-dollar homelessness spending.

Justice Department Launches Task Force to Tackle Homelessness Fraud in California

The Trump administration is stepping in to investigate the billions of taxpayer dollars poured into California’s failing homelessness programs.

Illinois Homeless Encampment Bill Faces Backlash

An Illinois bill aiming to prevent fines or criminal charges against homeless individuals using public property for life-sustaining activities is facing strong opposition from law enforcement groups. House Bill 1429, backed by advocacy organizations like the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness and Housing Action Illinois, recently advanced out of the Illinois House Housing Committee.

Los Angeles Audit Reveals Mismanagement of Homelessness Funds

A recent audit has uncovered significant mismanagement in Los Angeles' handling of funds allocated to combat homelessness.

Half of Seattle Homelessness Crisis Comes from Outside the City

A new study has revealed that half of Seattle’s homeless population arrived from outside the city and has no direct connection to the area. The Discover Institute’s Center on Wealth and Poverty released its report, A New Approach to Homelessness in Seattle, highlighting that King County’s homelessness crisis is one of the worst in the nation. The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the county is at an all-time high and could double in less than three years if current trends continue.

Arizona Shooting Suspect Arrested in Targeted Attack on Homeless Individuals

A group of homeless individuals was shot Wednesday night at Tempe’s Mitchell Park, with one man sustaining a bullet graze but avoiding hospitalization.

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