Enforcement begins for controversial ordinance to reduce encampments along South Bay waterwaysThe Valley Water ordinance aims to reduce encampments near waterways for ecological and safety reasons, with a focus on avoidable criminalization.
Fall River City Council makes homeless encampments illegalFall River City's ordinance banning unauthorized camping on public property has sparked significant opposition from advocates for the homeless.
Legal questions cause delay in considering changes to petition rules - Austin MonitorThe City Council withdrew a controversial ordinance regarding initiatives and referendums after legal objections from attorneys about its compliance with state law.
Fall River City Council makes homeless encampments illegalFall River City's ordinance banning unauthorized camping on public property has sparked significant opposition from advocates for the homeless.
Legal questions cause delay in considering changes to petition rules - Austin MonitorThe City Council withdrew a controversial ordinance regarding initiatives and referendums after legal objections from attorneys about its compliance with state law.
New Santa Cruz law would prohibit unsanctioned government homeless drop-offsSanta Cruz is initiating measures to prevent unauthorized transport of homeless individuals by outside police agencies.