Youth homelessness is up 44% in Indiana from the 2020-21 school year to the 2023-34 school year. What can be done?

The order, called “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” attempts to defund “housing first” and “harm reduction” approaches to homelessness. Both strategies have played heavily in Mayor Mike Johnston’s housing efforts in Denver, and many researchers say they are backed by evidence.

In a letter joined by Utah Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz, Cox charged board members, which include Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser, to “fulfill the President’s executive order and uphold public safety.”

Several pieces of housing and homeless Legislation Co-Written by Senator Mike Rounds have advanced to the Senate Floor as part of what’s being called the Road to Housing Act.

Next City reports a study shows criminalizing homelessness does not reduce it, with many cities seeing increased rates post-ordinances.

On Friday, President Trump signed an Executive Order addressing homelessness, specifically those experiencing homelessness while also fighting addiction or mental illness. According to the White House,

In a significant step toward combating homelessness, $4.5 million in grant funding is being allocated to 10 local organizations in Louisville.

An L.A. County temporary housing subsidy program is facing big cuts this year, raising alarm among homeless service providers.

Homelessness is up 8% since last year and hit its highest level since 2014, alarming advocates who warn federal cuts will worsen homelessness.