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On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could radically change how cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness. It also could significantly worsen the nation’s racial justice gap.

The US Supreme Court will rule on Monday on whether cities can fine people who set up homeless camps in public spaces.

Anthony Lamacchia thinks some agents are reading too much into guidance issued by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac confirming sellers can continue to pay buyer's agent's commissions.

(NEW YORK) — Earth Day offers an annual opportunity for citizens, experts and lawmakers to not only celebrate the planet, but examine our impact on the changing environment and demand a push toward a sustainable future. To make a united step forward, awareness of the […]

With decades of experience, Reno Red Cloud knows more than anyone about water on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. As climate change makes fire season on the reservation more dangerous, he sees a growing need for water to fight those fires.

During a regularly scheduled meeting on April 15, the Lewisville City Council unanimously approved the resignation of Robyn Johnston, Place 2 on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee.

The Yuma County Parks And Recreation Advisory Commission will now be able to conduct business with a majority of the sitting members present, not including vacant seats.

The case concerns bans on “public camping,” which cities have used to ban homeless people from camping out in public places.

When I was a kid, whenever I would walk by a pay phone or newspaper vending machine, I’d check the coin change slot. Or periodically check under my Dad’s La-Z-Boy… every penny or dollar counted! (Nowadays, I still get excited when I find a forgotten quarter in my own pants or backpack.) Plenty of folks at last week’s Great River Conference were trying to do the modern equivalent of that by learning about the current vendor offerings of technology, or meeting with thei...

Joe Yasenchack lucked out when he was forced to move from his closing Harvey Manor housing complex in late July 2023.