• Why many college students are forced to spend more on housing than tuition

    Why many college students are forced to spend more on housing than tuition

    Sep 30, 2024 10:20 PM EST

    ... insecurity, according to surveys from the Hope Center at Temple University. Mark Huelsman, Temple University: We see this housing crisis that exists across our country, but that's rendered one in 12 students experiencing homelessness. Laura Barron-Lopez: Mark Huelsman's is the center's director of policy and advocacy.

  • Newsom vetoes bill to create AI safety measures saying it could hinder innovation in California

    Newsom vetoes bill to create AI safety measures saying it could hinder innovation in California

    Sep 30, 2024 06:02 PM EST

    ... has promoted California as an early adopter as the state could soon deploy generative AI tools to address highway congestion, provide tax guidance and streamline homelessness programs. The state also announced last month a voluntary partnership with AI giant Nvidia to help train students, college faculty, developers and data scientists ...

  • September 14, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    September 14, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

    Sep 14, 2024 10:00 PM EST

    Saturday on PBS News Weekend, what a success story for veterans says about how to tackle homelessness and the major issues that remain. Then, how a new FDA requirement could identify more breast cancer cases and save lives. Plus, the story of Palestinian babies born just outside of Gaza, who ...

  • Abortion measures on the ballot in 41 states, voters to have say on other tough questions

    Abortion measures on the ballot in 41 states, voters to have say on other tough questions

    Aug 29, 2024 03:31 PM EST

    ... or cut assessed property values or taxes in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and New Mexico. Arizona has a unique proposal linking property taxes and responses to homelessness. It would let property owners seek property tax refunds if they incur expenses because a local government declined to enforce ordinances against illegal camping ...

  • New California laws target smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting

    New California laws target smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting

    Aug 16, 2024 08:58 PM EST

    ... are also vexed over what they see as a lawless California where retail crimes and drug abuse run rampant as the state grapples with a homelessness crisis.As the issue could even affect the makeup — and control — of Congress, some Democrats broke with party leadership and said they supported Proposition ...

  • Newsom issues order directing California agencies how to remove homeless encampments

    Newsom issues order directing California agencies how to remove homeless encampments

    Jul 25, 2024 06:40 PM EST

    The order comes as Republicans have stepped up their criticisms of California and its homelessness crisis as Vice President Kamala Harris — a former California district attorney, attorney general and senator — launches her presidential campaign. Harris entered the race over the weekend after President Joe Biden’s announced that he would ...

  • Church sues Colorado town in order to continue sheltering homeless in trailers

    Church sues Colorado town in order to continue sheltering homeless in trailers

    Jul 25, 2024 03:35 PM EST

    ... pastor said providing workforce housing isn't the kind of project that's profitable. Moran also said she doesn't believe Castle Rock has a homelessness problem and the church should focus on a place like Denver that does. The county, for its part, has donated $1.1 million toward ...

  • June 28, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    June 28, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

    Jun 29, 2024 12:01 AM EST

    Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court issues major decisions on obstruction charges against Jan. 6 rioters, federal regulatory power and homelessness. Analysis of key moments and fallout from last night's presidential debate. Plus, David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr break down the latest political headlines.

  • Breaking down Supreme Court decisions on Jan. 6 cases, homeless camps and agency power

    Breaking down Supreme Court decisions on Jan. 6 cases, homeless camps and agency power

    Jun 28, 2024 10:55 PM EST

    ... runs the Enterprise Community Partners, which is a nonprofit trying to expand housing stock. Shaun Donovan, Former U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary: Criminalizing homelessness doesn't work. In fact, it makes it worse. In part, it's a game of cruel Whac-A-Mole. If folks don't ...

  • Supreme Court allows cities to ban homeless people sleeping outside, even when shelter space is lacking

    Supreme Court allows cities to ban homeless people sleeping outside, even when shelter space is lacking

    Jun 28, 2024 02:15 PM EST

    ... rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live. WATCH: Supreme Court hears case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness, disband camps In a 6-3 decision, the high court reversed a ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that found outdoor sleeping ...