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California's homelessness spending remains stagnant despite public concern

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Despite repeated promises to address homelessness, California is currently allocating less than 0.5% of its general fund to homelessness programs, a level consistent with 2020 spending. While there was a significant surge in funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by budget surpluses, spending has sharply declined as those surpluses have faded. This trend contrasts with public perception, as polls indicate homelessness remains a top concern for California voters. AI

RANK_REASON The article analyzes state spending and public opinion on homelessness, offering commentary on policy effectiveness rather than reporting a new event.

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California's homelessness spending remains stagnant despite public concern

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation ·

    Newsom called homelessness California’s calling in 2020. His budget still spends less than 0.5% on it

    A USC analysis of six years of California budget documents finds the state devoted 0.47% of its $321 billion general fund to homelessness in 2026.

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