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Homeless services could face cuts in WA's 2023 legislative session
Advocates have outlined steps to ease the housing crisis — but it all depends on how legislators divvy the budget.
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How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023
Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.
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Stipend for WA homeless-service workers has provided $10.7M so far
More than 11,000 people have applied to the program, which aims to address turnover. Funding long-term pay increases could prove more challenging.
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Inslee's proposed $70B WA state budget focuses on housing
Gov. Jay Inslee's two-year blueprint includes adding 2,200 units of housing, with money for another 5,300 units to be approved by voters.
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Breaking down Seattle's $7.4B final budget
The City Council's 2023-24 package preserves most of Mayor Harrell's asks on policing while investing in homelessness affordable housing and more.