Oregon cities are asking the state to help build infrastructure, update tax, camping rules
Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents.
Oregon cities push for infrastructure funding, more leeway to remove homeless camps
Oregon’s cities will push the state Legislature to give them more money for roads, water and sewers, more power to remove homeless camps and more flexibility to spend hotel tax revenue on basic services.
Oregon city at center of SCOTUS ruling hit with fresh suit over homeless camp closure
Just months after receiving national attention as the plaintiff of a Supreme Court case over its homeless policies, the small southern Oregon city of Grants Pass is being now accused of forcing hundreds of homeless people into one small campsite.
Fresh Lawsuit Hits Oregon City at the Heart of Supreme Court Ruling on Homeless Encampments
The small Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that allowed cities across the country to enforce homeless camping bans is facing a fresh lawsuit over its camping rules as advocates find new ways to challenge them.
New lawsuit thrusts Oregon city once again into national spotlight on homelessness
The City Council ordered one of the only two sites for legal camping closed in the middle of January, in the middle of bitterly cold weather, without any regard for where people would live,” the suit says.
Grants Pass hit with fresh lawsuit over homeless camping regulations
Last week, a new Grants Pass city council closed the larger of two city-owned properties that had been designated as sanctioned campsites for homeless people.
Eugene weighs in against HB 3115 repeal, wants to keep camping regulation limits
Asked to weigh-in on two high profile efforts in Salem, Eugene City Council offered its voice against stricter camping laws.
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Fresh lawsuit targets Grants Pass’ camping restrictions
A Portland-based nonprofit claims the city’s ordinances discriminate against people with disabilities and violate state law.
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Disabled homeless residents sue Grants Pass over camping restrictions
The non-profit group Disability Rights Oregon and five disabled homeless residents have sued the city of Grants Pass claiming ...
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State park cabins and yurts are perfect for winter camping in Oregon. Here’s how to snag one
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Disability rights group files lawsuit against Grants Pass over camping closures
Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Law Center filed an emergency lawsuit against the City of Grants Pass this morning, ...
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