Homelessness

Pinkney and Rachelle Morris, her Republican opponent, met for lunch on Monday. While “the votes didn't quite go our way,” Morris said, “there's a lot to celebrate here in what we accomplished.”

Some residents argue a code blue shelter would bring crime and drugs to their neighborhoods, but research on a similar temporary shelter suggests the impact may be small.

The bond doesn’t pay for the criminal justice services – it only funds the infrastructure.

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.

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.

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.

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.