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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
HUD failed to escape an injunction that blocks the agency from cutting permanent housing support in the Continuum of Care program streetlightnews.org/hud-continuu...
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A HUD appeal that would have had a ‘devastating impact’ on unsheltered people fails - Streetlight
HUD failed to escape an injunction that blocks the agency from cutting permanent housing support in the Continuum of Care program
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
HUD had required the grant recipients for the Continuum of Care Build program to be in places that outlaw public camping and assist immigration enforcement streetlightnews.org/ruling-conti...
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Court rules HUD must throw out political criteria for permanent housing grants - Streetlight
HUD had required Continuum of Care Build recipients be in places that assist immigration enforcement, among other criteria
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
HUD's move from DC to Virginia is in progress, but the agency still won't answer how much it will cost or if the relocation is connected to the White House's interest in demolishing the agency's longtime DC office building streetlightnews.org/hud-move/
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As HUD moves from DC to Virginia, the agency still won’t say how much the relocation costs - Streetlight
HUD also won’t answer if the White House, which sought bids to demolish the agency’s longtime DC office building, ordered the move
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
HUD's move from DC to Virginia is in progress, but the agency still won't answer how much it will cost or if the relocation is connected to the White House's interest in demolishing the agency's longtime DC office building streetlightnews.org/hud-move/
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As HUD moves from DC to Virginia, the agency still won’t say how much the relocation costs - Streetlight
HUD also won’t answer if the White House, which sought bids to demolish the agency’s longtime DC office building, ordered the move
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Housing advocates worry HUD's proposed rule would increase housing instability, reinforce stereotypes that assistance recipients refuse to work and potentially deter people in need from seeking help. streetlightnews.org/hud-work-req...
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HUD proposes adding work requirements and time limits to housing assistance  - Streetlight
Advocates worry a proposed HUD rule would increase housing instability
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
It’s become a familiar tune: For the fourth year in a row, a record-breaking number of renters can’t afford their housing costs. streetlightnews.org/cost-burden-...
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A record number of renters can’t afford housing - Streetlight
For the fourth year in a row, a record-breaking number of renters can’t afford rent and utilities
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Oklahomans are returning to the Tar Creek Superfund site's buyout area, prompting concerns that homebuyers may not have access to enough information about Superfund cleanup history. streetlightnews.org/superfund-hi...
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Do homebuyers have enough information about Superfund cleanup history? - Streetlight
Oklahomans are returning to the Tar Creek buyout area
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Water from underground mines makes Oklahoma’s Tar Creek flow red. Advances in water treatment could help address mining damage at one of the nation’s oldest Superfund sites. streetlightnews.org/tar-creek-wa...
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After decades, the EPA still doesn’t have a plan to clean watersheds at one of the oldest Superfund sites in the country - Streetlight
Water from underground mines makes Tar Creek flow red, but advances in water treatment could help
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
The disappearance of a plaque describing Congress's power of the purse embodies some lawmakers' concerns that they're losing the authority to appropriate taxpayer funds streetlightnews.org/appropriatio...
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As some lawmakers worry they’re losing the power of the purse, a plaque describing that power went missing - Streetlight
The Trump administration believes a law blocking the executive branch from withholding funds without Congress's approval is unconstitutional
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
The disappearance of a plaque describing Congress's power of the purse embodies some lawmakers' concerns that they're losing the authority to appropriate taxpayer funds streetlightnews.org/appropriatio...
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As some lawmakers worry they’re losing the power of the purse, a plaque describing that power went missing - Streetlight
The Trump administration believes a law blocking the executive branch from withholding funds without Congress's approval is unconstitutional
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Berkeley postponed its ban against software that uses algorithms to set rents after RealPage sued the city. The software developer alleged the ban violated RealPage's First Amendment rights. Read more from @sfstandard.com: sfstandard.com/2025/07/09/r...
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RealPage fended off Berkeley ban. How will other cities fare?
A lawsuit in Berkeley may spell trouble for other cities aiming to restrict software that jacks up rent, but bipartisan support for such bans is swelling.
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
For the average homebuyer, single-family houses are affordable in just three of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas streetlightnews.org/housing-costs/
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For the third year in a row, a record number of renters can’t afford their housing costs - Streetlight
Zoning updates that allow more types of housing are helping some Americans become homeowners
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
As a record number of Americans can't afford housing costs, the Trump administration is pushing massive cuts to HUD and planning to move the agency's headquarters to Virginia from Washington, DC streetlightnews.org/hud-headquar...
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While the nation faces record housing unaffordability and homelessness, HUD is pushing massive cuts and a move to Virginia - Streetlight
HUD says a takeover of NSF’s Alexandria offices will save money but won’t share projected costs for the move
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
We're proud to share Streetlight is a finalist in @lionpubs.bsky.social's 2025 Sustainability Awards. Read about these 51 organizations, which are working to make news businesses that are sustainable, resilient and impactful: lionpublishers.com/meet-the-51-...
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Meet the 51 finalists for the 2025 LION Sustainability Awards - LION Publishers
Winners will be announced live, in person, at the LION Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Wednesday, September 3, in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The Trump administration’s proposed budget calls for rolling almost all of HUD’s housing assistance programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers, into a state rental assistance program at about half the cost. streetlightnews.org/hud-budget/
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HUD is withholding funds despite court orders, while creating delays that are killing homebuilding projects, senators say - Streetlight
Meanwhile, HUD is seeking cuts to slash the agency’s budget in half
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
During budget hearings last week, lawmakers questioned proposed cuts to housing assistance, development and homeownership programs. HUD’s proposed budget would eliminate funding for public housing, housing choice vouchers and many other programs that millions rely on. streetlightnews.org/hud-budget/
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HUD is withholding funds despite court orders, while creating delays that are killing homebuilding projects, senators say - Streetlight
Meanwhile, HUD is seeking cuts to slash the agency’s budget in half
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The Trump administration wants to hack HUD's budget in half. But as it is, HUD is withholding previously awarded funds in violation of court orders, and staff cuts have caused delays that are killing housing development projects. streetlightnews.org/hud-budget/
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HUD is withholding funds despite court orders, while creating delays that are killing homebuilding projects, senators say - Streetlight
Meanwhile, HUD is seeking cuts to slash the agency’s budget in half
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
“We need some immediate action,” Dianne McDaniel said of environmental hazards that have plagued residents of Oklahoma City’s JFK neighborhood for decades. “Why does it have to take this much to get things done when it’s affecting so many?” streetlightnews.org/epa-echo-data/
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EPA excluded, then restored, data on Black people who live closest to toxic sites - Streetlight
The EPA said a bug caused the error, which only affected data on Black residents
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
A Streetlight investigation found EPA data excluded how many Black residents live within one mile of sites under the agency's oversight. After questions from @molliebryant.bsky.social, the EPA restored the missing numbers, calling the error a coding "bug" streetlightnews.org/epa-echo-data/
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EPA excluded, then restored, data on Black people who live closest to toxic sites - Streetlight
The EPA said a bug caused the error, which only affected data on Black residents
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
A Streetlight investigation found EPA data excluded how many Black residents live within one mile of sites under the agency's oversight. After questions from @molliebryant.bsky.social, the EPA restored the missing numbers, calling the error a coding "bug" streetlightnews.org/epa-echo-data/
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EPA excluded, then restored, data on Black people who live closest to toxic sites - Streetlight
The EPA said a bug caused the error, which only affected data on Black residents
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
"If this is foreshadowing a real scaling back or cutting of it, it’s a shame." This year the Census Bureau won't conduct the American Housing Survey, a one-of-its-kind study that helps HUD, researchers, policymakers and journalists make sense of the housing market streetlightnews.org/american-hou...
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For the first time since the 80s, the Census Bureau won’t conduct the biennial American Housing Survey this year - Streetlight
The US Department of Housing and The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, which uses the data for funding allocations and to set assistance eligibility, won’t fund the survey again until Ja...
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mollie bryant @molliebryant.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
HUD won't fund a vital survey on the nation's housing stock this year, disrupting more than 50 years of data collection and breaking federal law streetlightnews.org/american-hou...
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For the first time since the 80s, the Census Bureau won’t conduct the biennial American Housing Survey this year - Streetlight
The US Department of Housing and The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, which uses the data for funding allocations and to set assistance eligibility, won’t fund the survey again until Ja...
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mollie bryant @molliebryant.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Many people experiencing homelessness don't have substance use issues, but for those seeking treatment, their recovery journey is hampered by waitlists for treatment beds and the affordable housing shortage, which makes it harder for providers to recruit staff. streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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Some Grants Pass councilors want unsheltered people to get sober before they get help, but waitlists limit access to treatment - Streetlight
An affordable housing shortage fuels homelessness and hampers recruitment of health care workers, making recovery less accessible
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
In Grants Pass, Oregon, an affordable housing shortage fuels homelessness and hampers recruitment of health care workers, making recovery less accessible streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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Some Grants Pass councilors want unsheltered people to get sober before they get help, but waitlists limit access to treatment - Streetlight
An affordable housing shortage fuels homelessness and hampers recruitment of health care workers, making recovery less accessible
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
HUD still hasn't sent some nonprofits agreements for grants in the Continuum of Care program, which helps communities coordinate efforts to reduce homelessness. Grantees usually receive the agreements by January or February. streetlightnews.org/hud-grants/
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HUD is months behind on sending some agreements for community grants to fight homelessness - Streetlight
Updated HUD grant agreements block recipients from running DEI programs
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Grants Pass, OR, the city behind last year’s landmark #SCOTUS ruling on camping bans, can’t fully enforce its ban because of an injunction. On Wednesday, city councilors will vote on adding 2 campsites for unsheltered people in an attempt to escape the injunction streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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To escape an injunction limiting its camping ban, Grants Pass must add space and accessibility to its campsites for unsheltered people - Streetlight
At their next meeting, Grants Pass councilors will instead consider creating a system to track homeless outreach
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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Fannie Mae fired more than 100 employees for ethics violations but won’t answer basic questions about their alleged misconduct - Streetlight
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae, has cut a quarter of its workforce
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Streetlight is proud to be one of the Fund for Investigative Journalism's new grant recipients. This funding will support an investigative series on environmental justice that will run later this year. Learn more about FIJ and the awards: fij.org/fund-awards-...
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Fund Awards 46 New Grants for Groundbreaking Investigations - The Fund for Investigative Journalism
WASHINGTON, DC; April 7, 2025 – The Fund for Investigative Journalism today announced that it has awarded new grants to 46 journalists, teams or organizations. The grants cover the expenses of specifi...
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Until Grants Pass, Oregon makes its campsites accessible to people with disabilities and increases their capacity, a court order will block the city from fully enforcing its camping ban. From @molliebryant.bsky.social: streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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To escape an injunction limiting its camping ban, Grants Pass must add space and accessibility to its campsites for unsheltered people - Streetlight
At their next meeting, Grants Pass councilors will instead consider creating a system to track homeless outreach
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mollie bryant @molliebryant.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Federal law requires HUD to run at least one office in each state and to publish a study showing how an office closure would save money and impact services 90 days before shutting an office, which hasn't been done. streetlightnews.org/hud-office-c...
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HUD is considering closing most of its field offices alongside layoffs targeting half the agency’s workforce - Streetlight
HUD’s proposed office closures and layoffs are prompting worries of reduced access to housing services
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
In her "fifth life," chef Tahnee Francis is bringing West African fusion to Oklahoma City, earning a James Beard Award nomination. From food columnist @jacobolasombra.bsky.social: streetlightnews.org/tahnee-franc...
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Chop It Up: OKC chef Tahnee Francis earns national acclaim for West African fusion - Streetlight
James Beard Awards recognize Tahnee Francis' Naija Wife Kitchen for its commitment to bringing Nigerian flavors to the masses
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mollie bryant @molliebryant.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Today a judge blocked Grants Pass from enforcing its camping ban for the next two weeks. During this time, the city can't cite people for camping anywhere in the city streetlightnews.org/judge-blocks...
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Judge blocks Grants Pass from enforcing its camping ban for two weeks - Streetlight
Under the order, the city can't cite unsheltered people for camping anywhere in the city for the next two weeks
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mollie bryant @molliebryant.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Today, five unsheltered Grants Pass residents sued the city, alleging its new camping ban discriminates against people with disabilities. streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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A new lawsuit alleges Grants Pass’ camping ban discriminates against people with disabilities - Streetlight
Last week, Grants Pass stopped allowing camping during the day, requiring people to move every morning from the city’s campsite for unsheltered people
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Late tonight, Grants Pass will close its main camp for unsheltered people. Many don't know where they'll go when the city behind last year's landmark SCOTUS ruling on homelessness shifts to only allowing camping overnight at a lot next to the police department. streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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Grants Pass will close one of its two campsites late Thursday night, effectively banning camping during the day - Streetlight
Service providers said many unsheltered people are uncertain where they’ll go next when the city's J Street campsite closes
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Last week, Grants Pass, Oregon's newly sworn-in councilors banned camping during the day. That policy and a closure of one of the city's campsites won't go into effect until at least Jan. 24 as Grants Pass staff look into the city's liability under the new ban. streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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While researching legal risks, Grants Pass city staff won’t enforce councilors’ new camping policies - Streetlight
The city’s interim attorney had advised councilors against making the changes before he’d had time to review them
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Today, Grants Pass, Oregon will start banning unsheltered residents from resting and camping during the day. streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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Grants Pass’ new mayor and councilors scaled back housing efforts as most residents can’t afford rent - Streetlight
Two days into their terms, new councilors left unsheltered residents with nowhere to rest during the day
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Two days into their terms, Grants Pass, Oregon’s new mayor and councilors banned camping during the day and canceled grants that would have led to the city’s first low-barrier shelter. streetlightnews.org/grants-pass-...
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Grants Pass’ new mayor and councilors scaled back housing efforts as most residents can’t afford rent - Streetlight
Two days into their terms, new councilors left unsheltered residents with nowhere to rest during the day
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Streetlight @streetlightnews.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
OKC chef Jonathon Stranger spoke with Streetlight columnist @jacobolasombra.bsky.social about the perfect soup for winter root vegetables, why restaurant El Coyote doesn’t need to “chef up” New Mexican food and how home cooks can save by using one protein three ways. streetlightnews.org/pepper-stew/
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Chop it Up: It’s soup season, and OKC chef Jonathon Stranger is whipping up in-season West African stews - Streetlight
The El Coyote restaurateur shares the difference between grits and polenta, plus other tips for saving money in the kitchen
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