Senators urge amendment to extend shelter stays for pregnant women facing imminent childbirth.

Council members express conflicting views on proposed panhandling ordinance addressing public safety.

Representative Keeles opposes legislation, citing lack of focus on affordable housing solutions.

Council members discuss SOTA ordinance amidst concerns over homelessness and public safety.

House Bill 723 seeks to end asset seizures from incarcerated individuals in Missouri.

Legislators encouraged to prioritize dignity, self-determination, and compassion in deliberations

Representative Hansen defends students' right to education against xenophobic amendment implications.

Tulsa officials stress the ordinance aims to support vulnerable citizens with available resources.

Citizens urge Bartlesville Council to amend records policy and improve homeless support systems.

A proposed ordinance to amend DeKalb County code on vagrancy and unauthorized camping drew detailed debate over wording, prior notice, property removal and available services; the committee voted to defer for 30 days so law staff can align the draft with existing code and clarify enforcement and resource provisions.

PACE calls for three days of bereavement leave and stronger leadership hiring practices.

Sen. Choi’s SB 1021 would direct the Fish and Game Commission to adopt regulations allowing reasonable accommodations for children with life‑threatening illnesses to participate in hunting and fishing under existing permits and licensed supervision; proponents described therapeutic, carefully supervised programs and one nonprofit opposed, urging nonlethal alternatives. The committee advanced the measure as amended to appropriations.

Senator urges compassion for homeless, opposing criminalization of aid in California.

Council member opposes homelessness project for unfairly impacting one Ojai neighborhood.

Community members urge Laguna Beach council to maintain the daytime operations of Friendship Shelter.

Council members emphasize need for mental health professionals in response to homelessness issues.

Senators express concerns over new regulations and advocate for children's safety amid foreign policy complexities.

Mother faces heartbreaking decision on pregnancy amid restrictive abortion laws and genetic complications.

Reform UK says failed asylum seekers should receive no more than a flight home and pocket money

Community members advocate for compassion and improved support for the homeless amid ordinance debate.

City mobile crisis unit aims to support homeless individuals without criminalizing their situation.