SAINT PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, March 2, the Minnesota House voted to pass needed resources that will help address Minnesota’s unsheltered homelessness crisis with a 73-57 vote. HF444 known as the Pathway Home Act, significantly increases funding to critical state programs that support shelter providers across Minnesota in their direct response and service to Minnesotans who are currently unsheltered.
Rep. Alicia Kozlowski (DFL – Duluth) voted to support the legislation.
“Everybody deserves a place to call home. Youth, families, and seniors are asking for transformative investments in emergency services programs, transitional housing, outreach, and a pathway to home for all Minnesotans,” said Representative Alicia Kozlowski. “The Pathway Home Act invests $150 million through 2028 to preserve and add over 3,000 shelter beds throughout Minnesota. These investments will save lives, keep people safe and warm, and create a more equitable pathway to stable housing for all Minnesotans regardless of their background, race, ability, gender, or zip code.”