Your Thursday evening update on Salem news
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For several decades, the federal government has taken a consistent approach to homelessness. Federal money has largely focused on programs that get people off the streets before addressing other issues like addiction or mental health.
That’s now changing. The Trump administration, in a new set of guidelines, wants to prioritize programs that are short-term, require treatment first, and will send more money to places that sweep homeless camps.
There will likely be financial consequences for some long-established Salem providers, many of whom receive a mix of federal and state money for their services. Reporter Abbey McDonald explains what’s new and why many people with experience in the field say the approach won’t work.
That comes as the issue is capturing local attention, including Mayor Julie Hoy’s efforts to repeal a state law regulating encampment sweeps.
Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.
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A Trump administration shift in homelessness policy would prioritize shelters that require drug treatment and work with immigration authorities, with a preference for funding new programs over existing ones. Salem…
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New state data released Thursday shows more than four in 10 Salem-Keizer student were chronically absent from school last year – a far higher share than the state average.
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After school got out Tuesday afternoon, staff at McKinley learned a student brought a BB gun to school and showed it to a classmate. The student did not make any…
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Salem is turning on the holiday lights this Friday, with a drive-thru light show opening at the fairgrounds. Other events include a family concert with a pre-show ‘instrument petting zoo,’…
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The Oregon Military Department estimates that the deployment of Oregon Guard cost taxpayers $16 million.
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