1 big thing

Homelessness drives local politics in the Western U.S.

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Homelessness increased nationwide in 2022. Nearly 600,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022, according to a HUD assessment. All of this is having a big impact on local elections in Western cities.

  • Plus, the markets react to the Silicon Valley Bank fallout.
  • And, the Biden administration tries to balance energy and the environment in Alaska.

    • Guests: Axios' John Frank, Kim Bojórquez, Matt Phillips and Ben Geman.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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    • How homelessness is driving local politics in the West
    • Biden administration approves Willow oil project in Alaska
    • The aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank's bailout
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