California Governor Puts State's Money Where His Mouth Is Regarding Homeless Crisis
California Governor Puts State's Money Where His Mouth Is Regarding Homeless Crisis

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed a $331 million bill to fight homelessness.

According to Reuters, the state funds will be transferred to the National Mortgage Special Deposit Fund.

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Newsom says the money will be distributed to cities up and down the state.

Californian communities have struggled with housing shortages and a sharp increase in the number of homeless people.

HUD says an estimated 130,000 people are homeless somewhere in California on any given day, more than any other state.

The state of California is treating homelessness as a real emergency - because it is one.

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