New Jersey’s Homelessness Crisis | Newark News

New Jersey’s homelessness crisis is exploding—up 70% since 2021—driven by skyrocketing rents, scarce affordable housing, and slashed social services. A new Rutgers report reveals the state spends half as much as Massachusetts and Vermont, placing it near the bottom among six states studied. As lawmakers finalize the budget, advocates sound the alarm: New Jersey has long underfunded critical housing support. Meanwhile, the state is considering laws to curb local efforts to criminalize homelessness, while Governor Sherrill’s plan offers minimal funding—mostly for veterans—falling far short of what’s needed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0b272a75b289e84