A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for Johnson v. .
Georgia lawmakers appear to be taking a major step toward safeguarding property owners against people who occupy homes or apartments illegally, with what s known as the Squatters Reform Act. House Bill 1017 passed unanimously in both the Georgia House and Senate. It would make illegally occupying personal property a criminal matter, rather than a civil case. .
Advocates are urging Colorado lawmakers to make key improvements to a state program seen as critical to helping people fleeing domestic violence or experiencing homelessness get back on their feet. Aubrey Wilde, advocacy program director at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, said people living on the streets frequently have their belongings stolen, confiscated or destroyed. And without a valid ID card, it can be impossible to access housing services, get a job or even fill a prescription. .
Almost 2,900 people are unsheltered on any given night in the Beehive State. Gov. Spencer Cox is celebrating signing nine bills he says are geared toward improving the state s homelessness prevention and mental-health systems. .
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