Final Draft: Decriminalizing Being Outside

Issue: We recognize that this does not apply to all communities and appreciate those that are showing compassion to those in need. City and town municipalities have the option to now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local

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Concept Draft: Importance of Mental Health Crisis Prevention

The Issue: We as a society have learned through trauma and tragedy the importance of being prepared for the next crisis. We prepare to prevent crisis in our physical and environmental health. We should do the same for a mental health crisis. We share concern that due to the rural

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Final Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issues Statement

Issue: With upcoming changes in the federal work requirements, peers will need additional support(s) and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on employment services simultaneously. These various programs operating separately create barriers to access for peers in

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Second Draft: Decriminalizing Being Outside

Issue: City and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or not to enforce this rule which will have a direct negative impact on people who must

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Second Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issues Statement

Issue: With upcoming changes in the federal work requirements, peers will need additional support(s) and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on employment services simultaneously. These various programs operating separately create barriers to access for peers in

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First Draft: Decriminalizing Being Outside

Issue: City and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or not to enforce this rule which will have a direct negative impact on people who must

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First Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issue Statement

Issue: With federal work requirement changes upcoming, peers will need additional support and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on employment services simultaneously. These various programs operating separately create barriers to access for peers in need of

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First Draft: Rest, Belongings, and Local Governance After Grants Pass v. Johnson

Submitted by Bangor Local Council Issue: Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, city and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or

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Legislative Action Alert

Public Hearing: March 25 @ 1:15 PM in Room 206 of the Burton Cross Building.

An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges

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