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California Budget Deal Ignites Concerns Over Homelessness Funding

6/28/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers have struck a budget deal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, but the exclusion of funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program has sparked worries about escalating homelessness. Meanwhile, Newsom's contentious Delta Tunnel Project was also left out, prompting advocates to call for a shift towards sustainable water solutions.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers have struck a budget deal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, but the exclusion of funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program has sparked worries about escalating homelessness. Meanwhile, Newsom's contentious Delta Tunnel Project was also left out, prompting advocates to call for a shift towards sustainable water solutions.