California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised 2026-27 budget proposal, which the administration asserts eliminates the state’s structural deficit through 2028 while preserving major investments in healthcare, education, housing, and homelessness programs, despite county leaders’ warnings that the plan compromises local governments’ capacity to sustain critical safety net services.
Governor Gavin Newsom has allocated an additional $145.4 million in funding to the HHAP program, directing resources to eight California regions to reduce homelessness and expand housing access.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced an additional $145.4 million in funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program to eight California regions, expanding the state’s effort to reduce homelessness through housing placements, supportive services and local interventions.
City leaders, county officials, housing providers and homelessness advocates are urging state leaders to restore the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant program to its historic funding level of $1 billion, warning that proposed cuts could undermine years of progress in addressing homelessness across California.
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today convened local leaders to discuss their…