Tag: taxpayer spending
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CARE Court’s Broken Promise: Why California Families Feel Let Down by Newsom’s Mental Health Reform
California’s CARE Court, launched in 2022 to aid those with severe mental illnesses, has become a source of frustration for families. With participation being voluntary, many individuals disengage from treatment, leading to homelessness and incarceration. Despite some successes, it fails to reach the most critical cases, prompting calls for stronger intervention.
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Portland’s Empty ‘Affordable’ Apartments Are a Warning to California
Portland’s housing policy faces criticism as nearly 1,900 subsidized units remain vacant amid a homelessness surge of 60-67% since 2023. Issues include bureaucratic inefficiencies, high rents for low-income families, and competition from market rates. Despite spending over $1.3 billion, the crisis worsens, raising concerns for similar policies in California.
California Bay News 