SBR-Authors Podcast: Finding True Happiness Through Acts of Kindness: A Conversation with Karen Olson
Creative Housing Solutions Pop Up Across Oregon
DE Under 3: SCOTUS Stikes OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate & EEOC/OFCCP HIRE Initiatives
Inside DC Podcast: FY2022 Budget Recap and the DC Council’s Fall Agenda
Homeless Assistance Centers and the NIMBY Response
Key Takeaways - Homelessness and vandalism are distinct issues. Retailers should differentiate between lawful, non-threatening presence and conduct that warrants security or law enforcement involvement, such as vandalism,...more
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously this Tuesday to make permanent Mayor Bass’ Housing Streamlining Ordinance, cutting project approval times from six to nine months to 60 days....more
What Developers Need to Know - This article summarizes information contained in recent HUD guidance and public notices regarding the Continuum of Care (CoC) program funding cycle for FY 2025 (which funds projects operating...more
President Trump recently declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing homelessness and violent crime as supporting the need to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploy the...more
Senate Bill 79, a controversial housing bill that would pave the way for more apartment buildings near major bus stops and train and subway stations across urban California, is one step closer to becoming law after its...more
Gov. Shapiro Navigates SEPTA Crisis Amid Budget Stalemate - Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is caught between House Democrats and Senate Republicans as he tries to secure long-term funding for SEPTA, which has already cut service...more
City’s Novel PHLHousing+ Program Shows Strong Results- A new study finds that families receiving unrestricted cash through Philadelphia’s PHLHousing+ program were less likely to face eviction, homelessness, or poor housing...more
Why PA’s Government Keeps Running Despite Late Budget - Nearly two months past the budget deadline, the Pennsylvania government continues operating due to legal exceptions and ongoing revenue collection. While core...more
City’s High Overtime Costs Raise Burnout, Staffing Concerns- The City of Philadelphia spent more than $370 million on overtime in 2024, with hundreds of municipal employees—especially those in public safety—doubling or...more
The District of Columbia’s Access to Justice (ATJ) Initiative is the primary local mechanism for public funding of civil legal services to low- and moderate-income DC residents....more
On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14321, titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” (“the E.O.”). Although the E.O. has a number of elements, the one most notable for behavioral...more
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more
Directs federal agencies to support the expanded use of civil commitment and institutional treatment for homeless individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, while conditioning federal grants on the...more
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his second State of the City address to a packed audience on Monday night. His speech was framed by historical anecdotes about Denver’s early gamble to connect to the transcontinental...more
Welcome to the SBR-Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Karen Olson, the founder and CEO Emeritus of Family Promise...more
Our long-standing, non-profit partner, The People Concern, is one of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, providing a wide array of wrap around services for those with nowhere else to turn, including mental...more
Mayor Parker Announces Continued Support for SEPTA Fare Subsidies -Mayor Cherelle Parker announced plans to maintain funding for SEPTA fare subsidy programs that provide City employees and low-income residents with free rides...more
We have seen a dramatic increase in housing insecurity among our pro bono clients in recent years. Unfortunately, it’s part of an alarming nationwide trend. According to a recent report issued by the U.S. Department of...more
On Tuesday, January 16, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey delivered her second State of the Commonwealth Address. Below is a summary of some of the policy areas that she discussed during her nearly hour-long address...more
“Illinois doubled private investments in the state, as well as investments in clean energy, and quadrupled the number of retained jobs in 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said this week....more
In his 2025 State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams detailed his administration’s efforts to create a safer, more equitable, and family-centered New York City. He noted achievements like reducing crime, expanding...more
CHICAGO — Jobs Slightly Down Since Last Year, State Data Shows - The Chicago metro area experienced a 0.2% drop in non-farm jobs between November 2023 and November 2024. While private education, health services, and...more
Baltimore nonprofit Waves received a $2 million grant from Baltimore’s Office of Information and Technology to deploy fiber-optic networks in low-income residential buildings, aiming to bridge the city’s digital divide...more
After a 16-day bench trial, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must honor its commitment to provide housing and healthcare to veterans on the West Los Angeles VA Grounds....more
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the city of Norwalk over its passage of an ordinance that blocks new homeless shelters and other housing projects....more