Council weighs broad changes to social services ordinance affecting shelters, pantries, inspections Council member Leslie outlined a package of amendments to the social services ordinance covering purpose language, exemptions for food pantries, waiver and appeals processes, inspection notice, occupancy limits, records privacy, medical contracting and shelter-hour limits; staff will package unanimous items and separate amendments for contesteds.

Rock Island's council is debating crucial amendments to its social services ordinance, which could reshape regulations for shelters and food pantries—what changes are on the table?

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Senate committee advocates uniform tax treatment for hospitals and nonprofits in Idaho Senator Groening pushes for equal tax processes for hospitals and nonprofits statewide.

The Senate committee is pushing for equal tax treatment for nonprofits and hospitals in Idaho, raising important questions about fairness and potential impacts on healthcare costs.

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Connecticut lawmakers redefine fundraising roles in new bill amendments Legislation clarifies definitions for fundraising counsel and paid solicitors in Connecticut.

Connecticut's new House Bill 6858 could revolutionize charity fundraising by imposing stricter regulations to protect donors, but could smaller nonprofits be left in the dust?

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