Utah Homelessness hits record highs -- leaders clash over solutions

KSL's Inside Sources

Utah Homelessness hits record highs -- leaders clash over solutions

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Published on Aug 14, 2025, 2:32:39 PM
Total time: 00:08:33

Episode Description
Utah is facing a record-breaking surge in homelessness, with an 18% increase in 2025 alone. Greg and Holly unpack the growing crisis and the political tensions surrounding it. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the Legislature has failed to fully fund critical programs, while Governor Spencer Cox and top lawmakers point to $266 million already spent. Who’s right—and what’s next for Utah’s homeless population? Greg and Holly discuss the numbers, the policies and the people caught in the middle.
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