Last year, Portland leaders took big swings at addressing homelessness in our city. But even so, homelessness has continued to rise. As the new year begins, the big question is what happens next — especially with the threat of major federal funding cuts. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes. She’s giving us an update and a look ahead on one of our city’s biggest ongoing issues.

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