Colorado Necessary Document Program News Today

A new report shows Montana has the nations most rapidly rising homeless population. Advocates for more affordable housing call the situation critical. One Kalispell-based shelter is asking for state funding to expand, and do what it can to help. ...

A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for Johnson v. ...

Georgia lawmakers appear to be taking a major step toward safeguarding property owners against people who occupy homes or apartments illegally, with whats known as the Squatters Reform Act. House Bill 1017 passed unanimously in both the Georgia House and Senate. It would make illegally occupying personal property a criminal matter, rather than a civil case. ...

Advocates are urging Colorado lawmakers to make key improvements to a state program seen as critical to helping people fleeing domestic violence or experiencing homelessness get back on their feet. Aubrey Wilde, advocacy program director at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, said people living on the streets frequently have their belongings stolen, confiscated or destroyed. And without a valid ID card, it can be impossible to access housing services, get a job or even fill a prescription....