Security, communications, legal work and heightened staff turnover related to conflict all come with price tags. The money could be better spent elsewhere.

Ohio would be the fourth state to require proof of citizenship under a legislative proposal. The bill would also require monthly maintenance of voter rolls.

The Salt Lake City Public Library's in-house social workers and suite of other services help the unhoused find their way.

Trump and GOP members of Congress are eager to roll back portions of the Obama-era health insurance law. Changes to Medicaid coverage and some patient protections seem likely.

The county has spent billions on homeless programs only to see problems worsen. A proposal from two county supervisors would create a new department to consolidate and oversee services.