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The ordinance is designed to encourage housing in areas with more amenities. But advocates say the Ville 3306 project, which would convert a former Days Inn to deeply affordable housing, is well-situated near support services and a school.
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After plans for a building in West Haven fell through, Weber County is out of compliance with the state winter homelessness response law. Salt Lake and Davis counties are tying up loose ends.
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Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Republican challenger Erin Rider didn’t see eye to eye on how to deal with critical issues facing Utah’s largest county.
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Utah voter registration requires a home address and a mailing address. Those without stable housing can register with a nontraditional address, like a park where they sleep.
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The resource center at Odyssey Elementary School in Ogden helps families meet their basic needs so they can address other priorities, like mental health and education.
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Some of the housing will be targeted at homeless individuals with severe mental illness.
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The 6-3 ruling cleared the path to enforce outdoor sleeping and public camping laws. It could make it tougher to provide legal help to an already vulnerable population.
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WE MADE IT!!! After a loooong 45 days, the Legislature smacked that gavel! Sine die!
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The bill also outlines which Utah cities get access to state homelessness funding.
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In his fourth address, Gov. Spencer Cox touts past accomplishments and Utahns’ willingness to lend a hand to those in need.
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The hope is that the funding will be an opportunity to create sustainable infrastructure addressing homelessness in the state.
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Another teacher raise, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and an energy independent Utah are all up for discussion during the 45 day legislative session.