The approach, mostly adopted in Central Florida municipalities, allows prosecutors to waive court sentences in exchange for homeless people getting treatment, housing and jobs.

Voters in a former Democratic stronghold in Minnesota complain that both the national party and Minnesota Democrats have swung too far to the left on spending and cultural issues.

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.

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

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