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February 5, 2024

DOJ orders First National Bank to pay $13.5 million to settle redlining charges

First National Bank will pay millions to settle discrimination charges, per the DOJ. They are accused of discrimination after neglecting minority neighborhoods in North Carolina.

February 5, 2024

Oregon lawmakers focus on affordable housing, drug penalties, summer school

Oregon lawmakers will focus on responding to the state's problems with homelessness, drug overdoses, and pandemic related learning losses this session following a GOP walkout last year.

February 5, 2024

Minnesota city pushed landlords to evict tenants seeking emergency services for mental illness, DOJ says

In 2016, a Minnesota city enacted an ordinance to combat crime, but a federal investigation has found that it discriminated against those with mental health disabilities.

February 1, 2024

VA sets record for most homeless veterans placed in housing: report

The Department of Veterans Affairs put over 46,000 homeless veterans in permanent housing in 2023, beating the agency's goal and setting a new record in the process.

January 31, 2024

Chinese communists 'desperate to crush' religion, 'faith in God,' Republican representative warns

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Mike Gallagher is expected to warn that the Chinese Communist Party is “desperate to crush religion" and is using it “as a tool to control people's minds."

January 26, 2024

Squatter pirates flushed from vacation spot as authorities crack down on ‘disgusting’ water pollution

The Martin County Sheriff's Office in South Florida is dealing with "new phenomenon" where vagrants squat in derelict boats abandoned off the coast.

January 23, 2024

Hawaii governor focuses on Maui recovery efforts, housing in State of the State address

At his State of the State address, HI Gov. Josh Green ensured the state's continuing support of those affected by the Lahaina wildfire and promised to address the housing shortage.

January 18, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Healey to prioritize lower housing costs in 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said her key priorities in 2024 include addressing the high cost of housing and child care, improving infrastructure and strengthening schools.

January 16, 2024

New Mexico governor wants to use surplus to combat crime, homelessness, and climate change

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham is expected to urge lawmakers to increase affordable housing access and address violent crime and climate change at her State of the State address.

January 13, 2024

Veteran homelessness sees largest spike in 12 years, VA reports: ‘We have failed,’ laments Army vet

Veteran homelessness saw a 7.4% spike in 2023 – the largest in 12 years. Mission Roll Call CEO Jim Whaley and Concerned Veterans for America's John Byrnes discuss how to tackle the problem.