Good morning. In today's Poverty Minute, Sean Spence covers the pressing issues of homelessness across various states in the U.S. In California, the rising count of homeless students signifies progress in reporting efforts, although the problem remains critical.

New York faces persisting service gaps for the homeless despite unprecedented funding levels, while West Virginia chooses not to impose camping bans on its homeless residents. A looming crisis in Wisconsin unfolds as a Bellevue facility for homeless veterans faces closure due to a loss of state funding.

In Harlem, the personal struggle of an art professor highlights the intersection of addiction and homelessness. Meanwhile, Wichita, Kansas, is set to launch new shelter services by 2026, aiming to mend its homelessness problem.

Los Angeles's change in homeless count methods, executed without city approval, and new mapping data revealing states with the highest homelessness rates have surfaced, providing fresh insights for resource allocation. Additionally, 1.7 million Texans are at risk of losing health coverage as tax credits expire, potentially exacerbating poverty issues further.