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Senate bill would fine cities that allow public camping by unhoused population

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The bill would impose fines of up to $10,000 on cities with populations over 100,000 people, that fail to enforce bans on public camping by unhoused population.

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The Seattle Times

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Bills limiting how much cities can regulate homelessness could return

Two bills aimed at limiting how much cities can regulate homelessness died in the Washington Legislature this session, but Democrats hope to bring them back.

5 days ago·Seattle, United States

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WV MetroNews

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Senators say camping ban meant for homeless could also be used on mass protests

House Bill 2382 seeks to establish guidelines and consequences for unauthorized camping and storage on public lands in West Virginia. It does not necessarily ban sleeping on public property.

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Senate bill would fine cities that allow public camping by unhoused population

The bill would impose fines of up to $10,000 on cities with populations over 100,000 people, that fail to enforce bans on public camping by unhoused population.

6 days ago·Boise, United States

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Portland Press Herald

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Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine

Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.

6 days ago·Portland, United States

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Pearls and Irritations

Homeless shelters are needed urgently - Pearls and Irritations

Governments are not grasping the urgency to provide immediate relief in temporary accommodation for those caught up in homelessness. Political discourse is almost solely focused on providing affordable and social housing. But making good on these promises will take years. While we wait, we need an additional emergency investment in refitting existing vacant buildings as Continue reading »

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