Governor Maura Healey’s new policy requiring additional criminal background checks of all adults in the state’s family shelter system has one striking catch: It would not evict anyone who has a ...

The outreach workers from Covenant House canvas Detroit's streets for anyone who may need assistance, handing out cards even ...

One bill that would have required oil companies to help pay for damages from climate-driven disasters failed and another that ...

Des Moines began enforcing a new camping ordinance Thursday, aiming to help homeless individuals transition into shelters and safer living conditions.