DE WERK: Homeless Rights Bill Is Extremely Poor Policy

DE WERK: Homeless rights bill is extremely poor policy

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The association goes on, "Under AB 5, it appears that homeless persons would have a right to use public places for public bodily elimination, the collection and storage of goods, including alcohol and possibly drugs, as well as panhandle. The impact of …
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State Roundup: Miss. Gov. Says Medicaid Can Go On Without Reauthorization

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In 2000, California voters overwhelmingly approved Prop 36, a ballot measure that offers non-violent drug offenders treatment instead of jail. But now the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act is on life support, if not altogether dead, despite data …
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Mothers Convicted of Felonies May Get Chance to Stay Out of Prison

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They will be visited several times a week by case managers from the Women's Prison Association, receive counseling about jobs, schools and management of their homes and children. Some will be required to have treatment for drug addiction and mental …
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