"California Voters Approve Prop 1 to Address Homelessness Crisis"
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California voters have passed Proposition 1, a $6.38 billion bond ballot measure, to address the state's homelessness crisis, imposing strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs. The measure, championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to allocate funds from a voter-approved tax for mental health services to housing and programs for homeless individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. While supporters see it as a historic reform, opponents fear it may threaten other vital programs and services.
- California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis NPR
- Prop 1, Gov. Newsom’s CA homelessness ballot measure, passes Sacramento Bee
- California narrowly passes Prop 1 plan aimed at tackling homelessness crisis The Guardian US
- Newsom's Proposition 1 passes in California's primary election Los Angeles Times
- California Approves Prop. 1, a Mental Health Plan Aimed at Addressing Homelessness The New York Times
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