Homelessness

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.

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.

Some of the housing will be targeted at homeless individuals with severe mental illness.

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.

WE MADE IT!!! After a loooong 45 days, the Legislature smacked that gavel! Sine die!

The bill also outlines which Utah cities get access to state homelessness funding.

In his fourth address, Gov. Spencer Cox touts past accomplishments and Utahns’ willingness to lend a hand to those in need.

The hope is that the funding will be an opportunity to create sustainable infrastructure addressing homelessness in the state.

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.

The Utah Housing Coalition awarded groups across the state working to provide affordable housing to address rising homelessness.

Mountainland Continuum of Care says churches like the Provo Seventh-day Adventist Community Service Center, Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and St. Mary's Episcopal Church have stepped up.

The incumbent told supporters on election night that the results show voters want a city government that “prioritizes results over politics.”