House Licensing and Occupations Committee advances caterer-license changes, three professional compacts and emergency shelter rule changes The committee approved an amended Senate bill clarifying caterer licenses (including pushing a tobacco-license date to July 1, 2026), three interstate licensure compacts for respiratory care, dietitians and athletic trainers, a bill easing temporary-structure rules for emergency sheltering, and a change to let previously barred physicians seek reinstatement of state licensure; all measures were passed and advanced to the House floor.

The House Licensing and Occupations Committee just approved a groundbreaking package that could transform business regulations and healthcare access in Kentucky!

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After two cold-related deaths, Macon‑Bibb officials opened Brookdale warming center An official who identified themself as mayor of Macon‑Bibb County described how two cold-related deaths in December 2020 prompted the community to convert the old Brookdale Elementary into the Brookdale Warming Center and later the Brookdale Resource Center; volunteers, firefighters and county officials aided the effort.

The tragic deaths of two men from exposure sparked a powerful community response in Macon-Bibb County, leading to the creation of a crucial warming center that has since transformed lives.

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Kalamazoo County awards $100,000 to Hope Through Navigation for emergency winter sheltering After hearing competing proposals and public comment about rising homelessness, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted to award $100,000 from the housing millage to Hope Through Navigation to provide family-centered emergency winter shelter. The motion passed by roll call with six yes, one no and one abstention.

Kalamazoo County just allocated $100,000 to Hope Through Navigation to provide urgent winter shelter for families as homelessness rises in the community.

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HAT Force asks Littleton for continued local partnership after $40,000 state grant shortfall HAT Force (Homeless Awareness and Action Task Force South Metro) outlined its hotel-based severe-weather sheltering program and asked city leaders to consider strengthened local partnerships to cover a recent $40,000 shortfall in anticipated state DOLA funding.

HAT Force is urgently seeking local support to bridge a $40,000 funding gap for their vital severe-weather sheltering program that protects our most vulnerable citizens.

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PADS asks DuPage County for $342,090 to expand winter sheltering; board signals support PADS requested $342,090 — including $173,990 from the county — to cover hotel rooms and extended access-center hours for the upcoming winter; members indicated support and suggested using ARPA interest or affordable housing funds.

PADS is seeking $342,090 from DuPage County to expand winter sheltering for the homeless, and the board is showing promising support for this crucial initiative.

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City Council Launches Request for Applications to Aid Severe Weather Response City officials announce a request for applications to enhance severe weather support services.

Clark County is stepping up to protect its most vulnerable residents by launching a new initiative for warming and cooling shelters as severe weather approaches.

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Oregon battles increasing need for emergency shelters amid severe weather crises Emergency shelters expand as Oregon faces rising severe weather and houselessness challenges.

Oregon faces a mounting crisis as severe weather and rising houselessness collide, forcing urgent discussions on improving emergency shelter systems.

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