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Jefferson City
Coverage of Jefferson City in the Nexus archive.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programorganization1Section 8 housing assistanceorganization1Department of Housing and Urban Developmentorganization1Center on Budget and Policy Prioritiesorganization1National Low Income Housing Coalitionorganization1Missouri Capitol Buildingplace1St. Louisplace1affordable housing crisistopic1
- Our safety net was already full of holes. They’re only getting bigger
The article highlights the growing inadequacy of U.S. social safety net programs, particularly housing and food assistance, as costs for essentials like housing and healthcare outpace wages. It details systemic issues such as long waitlists for Section 8 housing, administrative errors in assistance programs, and policy decisions that prioritize tax cuts over support for low-income families.