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YNN is partnering with the Austin Business Journal to bring you the latest in business news. Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Pope sits down with YNN Anchor Paul Brown every Monday in Business Now.



08/08/2012 10:18 AM

Business Now: Austin officials seek advice from Miami on reducing homelessness

By: Paul Brown

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Austin city officials are seeking a solution to alleviating the problem of homelessness in the city.

Austin officials, including City Councilwoman Sheryl Cole, recently traveled to Miami to find out how city leaders are tackling homelessness. According to Colin Pope, editor of The Austin Business Journal, Miami's homeless population has been reduced by half over the past ten years. The city of Miami spends about $95 million per year on the problem.

Find out more about the issue and how you can get involved, in this edition of "Business Now."

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